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How To Make Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Craving something crunchy and downright addictive? Enter crispy oven-roasted chickpeas—the best healthy snack that’s ridiculously easy to whip up! We're sharing eight tasty variations, from cinnamon sugar to cool ranch. Whether you pick one or make them all, they're ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Base
- 1 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 Tbsp oil
Flavor Options (Choose 1)
- Mexican: 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp salt
- Cinnamon Sugar: 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt
- Ranch: 1 Tbsp ranch seasoning, 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- Italian: 1 Tbsp grated parmesan, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp salt
- Curry: 2 tsp curry powder, ½ tsp turmeric ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
- Dorito: 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp salt
- Bacon: 2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp liquid smoke, ¼ tsp salt
- BBQ: 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Pat dry chickpeas with a paper towel, removing any skins that may come off.
- Bake: Toss chickpeas with oil. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until browned and crispy. Gently shake the pan every ten minutes to rotate the peas and help them get an even toast.
- Flavor: While chickpeas are still piping hot, mix in the ingredients for your desired flavor. Transfer back to the pan and let cool slightly before chowing down.
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Notes
- Store roasted chickpeas in a paper bag on the counter for maximum crispiness!
- Starting from dried chickpeas? Here's how to cook dried chickpeas before roasting!