Description
Roasted crispy chickpeas are a crunchy, flavorful, and healthy snack made with pantry staples. They’re high in protein and fiber, customizable with your favorite seasonings, and perfect for snacking or topping salads and grain bowls.
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then spread them on a clean kitchen towel and pat completely dry. Remove any loose skins for extra crunch.
- Transfer the chickpeas to a bowl and toss with olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cumin if using.
- Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 to 35 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through for even crisping.
- Let them cool completely on the baking sheet so they crisp up further.
Notes
Make sure chickpeas are thoroughly dried before roasting to ensure crispiness.
Store in a loosely covered container to maintain crunch.
Re-crisp by baking at 350°F for 5–10 minutes if needed.
Try different spice blends like curry powder, ranch seasoning, or za’atar for variety.
For an oil-free version, use a spritz of water or aquafaba instead of oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
