Learn how to roast them in the oven with three simple ingredients and how to season them with your favorite spices and seasonings. Check out our best sauce recipes.
Ingredients
Instructions
Serving suggestions
Tips
Rinse and dry the chickpeas with a kitchen cloth before roasting them. The little oil we use will stick better to their surface if they are dry, making them crispier.Apply the spices after baking while the chickpeas are still hot. Some spices burn if added before baking, developing a bitter and burnt flavor.Store roasted chickpeas in a loosely closed jar in a dry corner of your kitchen. The next day, bake or air fry, for a couple of minutes, to give them an extra crunch. You can make our roasted chickpea recipe with three simple ingredients: olive oil, salt, and canned chickpeas. Once baked, add one of your favorite spices, from curry powder to smoked paprika, from ground cumin to chipotle powder, to create your favorite roasted chickpea flavor.Roasted chickpeas are easy, tasty, crunchy, nutritious, vegan, and gluten-free, and we are sure you will love them. Let us know your favorite spice in the comments below. Ps. If you have an air-fryer, check out our air-fried chickpeas recipe. They are even crunchier and easier to make. If you use dry chickpeas, you need first to soak them in water overnight, then boil them for one to two hours till fully cooked. You can cook chickpeas in a regular pot, slow cooker, or instant pot.
Olive oil
Use extra virgin olive oil for extra flavor and nutrition. The oil coats the chickpeas and helps them get crisp and tasty in the oven. You can replace olive oil with canola oil and avocado oil, although we think olive oil tastes better for this recipe.
Salt and Pepper
Salt makes the roasted chickpeas extra tasty. We like to add a pinch or two of sea salt or kosher salt. If you are on a low sodium diet, you can omit the salt and increase the spices.
Spices
You can use most spices as the seasoning for roasted chickpeas. They are optional; however, we do recommend using one spice or a spice blend to add extra flavor to your crunchy chickpeas. Good options are smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, curry powder, ground cumin, chili powder, chipotle powder (Nico’s favorite because hot and smokey), cayenne pepper, lemon zest, lime zest, rosemary, and more. Our tip is to add the spices after you roast your chickpeas because the spices might burn in the oven, rendering the recipe bitter and burnt. Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas, then dry them with a kitchen cloth or paper towel. If some of the chickpea skin comes off, you can discard it. It’s not necessary to remove all chickpea skins unless you want to. Transfer chickpeas onto the baking sheet and season them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss them around to coat them evenly in the oil, then arrange them on a single layer. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until dry, golden, and crunchy. Take them out of the oven and season them with your favorite spice (we use curry powder in this case) while still hot and in the baking tray. Toss, then taste and add more spice if you like. Transfer to a serving bowl, or add on top of your favorite soups and salads. Keep them in a bowl on your kitchen counter, ready to be eaten. They are like popcorns but tastier and more nutritious, packed with fiber and healthy plant protein. For instance, use dried rosemary if serving them on a tomato soup. Try smoked paprika or chipotle powder for an eggplant soup or curry powder for butternut squash or zucchini soup.
Salads
Use them in pasta salads, Italian salad, or other salads, such as tofu salad or tomato and cucumber salad. They will quickly make your bowl of greens a complete meal. They are also great on top of hummus or baba ganoush (eggplant dip); in this case, we spice them with ground cumin or smoked paprika. You can even serve them on top of toasted bread or bruschetta with a delicious spread. We can recommend:
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Variations
Air fryer chickpeas
Air fryer chickpeas are even crispier and quicker to make than oven-roasted chickpeas. The air fryer, with its constant hot air flow, cooks the chickpeas in just 10 to 15 minutes, making every single one extra crunchy. If you have an air-fryer at home, waste no more time and check out our air-fried chickpeas recipe.
Questions
Storage
Store roasted chickpeas on the kitchen counter in a jar with the lid loosely closed. They keep for a couple of days. The next day, they won’t be as crunchy unless you bake them again or reheat them in an air fryer.If you want to keep them for longer, you can store them in the fridge. However, they’ll absorb moisture and get chewy in the refrigerator. Air fry or bake them for 4 to 5 minutes to bring back the crunch.
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Why You’ll Love Them
They’re good for you. Roasted chickpeas contain almost all of the essential amino acids your body needs (except methionine) and may lower your blood glucose levels. When you enjoy them as a snack during the day, you may find yourself naturally eating fewer calories, too. They’re filling. Chickpeas contain both fiber and protein, to help keep you feeling full. In fact, one study suggests that adding chickpeas to your day may help to curb junk food cravings. They’re delicious. With the garlic seasoning, these really remind me of croutons, only with more plant-based protein in each bite. They’re easy. Just toss the chickpeas with oil and seasonings, then let them roast to crispy perfection. It’s relatively hands-off! They’re affordable. Making roasted chickpeas is far cheaper than buying a similar snack at the store. All you need is 1 can of chickpeas, and a few seasonings that you probably already keep on hand.
I love using roasted chickpeas as a salad topper, and they’re also delicious on top of your favorite soup recipe, for added crunch!
How to Roast Chickpeas
Drain the chickpeas. If you’re using canned chickpeas, be sure to drain and rinse them well. Pat dry with a towel, to remove any excess moisture, then transfer them to a rimmed baking sheet. Add the seasoning. Drizzle the chickpeas with olive oil, and sprinkle on the garlic powder, oregano, and salt. Toss well, directly in the pan, until the chickpeas look evenly coated. Bake. Be sure to spread the chickpeas out, so they will crisp up as fast as possible, and bake until they are lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Shake the pan after 20 minutes, to make sure they cook evenly. Enjoy! Roasted chickpeas have the best texture when you serve them soon after baking. I love to snack on them warm, straight from the pan. As they sit at room temperature, they will soften slightly, but they’re still delicious.
For extra-crispy chickpeas, you may want to cook them even longer, for 40 to 45 minutes. Just keep in mind that the chickpeas will dry-out the longer they bake. I prefer roasted chickpeas that are lightly crunchy on the outside, and still a little tender on the inside, which I can achieve in about 30 minutes of baking. Feel free to experiment with baking time, to see which texture you prefer.
How to Use Them
Now that you’ve made roasted chickpeas, here are some delicious ways to serve them.
On top of Roasted Tomato Soup. Over a Vegan Caesar Salad. In a Falafel Bowl. Tossed with a Greek Pasta Salad. And them to my favorite Quinoa Salad.
I can’t wait to hear how you enjoy them!
More Plant-Based Proteins
If you love these roasted chickpeas, be sure to also try Crispy Baked Tofu or Peanut Butter Protein Balls. If you try these roasted chickpeas, please leave a comment below letting me know how you like them. And if you try any other seasoning combinations, I’d love to hear about those, too! – Reader Feedback: What’s your favorite savory snack?
