Oven Roasted Chickpeas are the perfect crunchy snack
They also make a great garnish for salads and soups!
You can add almost any spice to chickpeas so feel free to mix up the spices we suggest below, or just use sea salt.
They make a great (gluten-free!) substitute for regular croutons. Since this method is oven-baked, instead of fried, they feel a little healthier too.
These tasty little roasted morsels are the perfect vegan snack but loaded with flavor, and they have a big crunch! They are perfect when you are craving a healthy protein-packed snack!
Jump to RecipeWhat’s the difference between Garbanzo Beans and Chickpeas?
There is no difference! The only reason they are referred to by different names is that chickpeas are the English name while garbanzo is the Spanish name. They are legumes, part of the pea family, and packed with both fiber and protein.
Ingredients needed:
Just a few simple ingredients are needed for these irresistible snacks:
- Chickpeas – one 15.5 ounce can, drained, or make your own from scratch
- Olive Oil – because there are just a few ingredients in these snacks use the best you have available
- Kosher or Sea Salt – either work perfectly so choose your favorite
- Any combinations of spices – see our suggestions below
How to make crunchy oven roasted chickpeas:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas
- Dry (and dry again!) between two paper towels – see below for more on this important step
- Toss the dry chickpeas with olive oil and salt. I do this directly on the tray but you can mix them up in a bowl too
- Spread them in a single layer on a sheet pan. You can line the pan with parchment paper for an easier clean up afterward, but it’s not 100% necessary
- Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, shake the pan and roast another 15-minutes. Check them to see if they are crunchy enough.
- If they are crunchy then sprinkle with the seasonings (if desired) and cook another 5-minutes. It’s normal for a few to pop!
- The chickpeas are done when golden in color and slightly darkened, dry and crispy on the outside, and soft in the middle
- Allow the chickpeas to cool for about 5 minutes on the sheet pan
How to make sure your chickpeas are crunchy!
The secret to making beautifully crunchy oven-roasted chickpeas is that you have to make sure they are SUPER dry before roasting.
Here are the basics:
- Drain the chickpeas, rinse them well, and allow them to drain for about 5 minutes in a colander.
- Lay them in a single layer on a double layer of paper towels and then gently rub the chickpeas with another layer of paper towels and discard any loose skins
- Check them to make sure they are super dry. Don’t skip this step
- FYI: Canned beans will take a little longer to dry than garbanzo beans made from the dried variety
- Don’t roast higher than 350˚F – low and slow gives you the best roast
Seasoning ideas:
There are so many types of spices and flavors that work well for garbanzo beans.
The simplest way is to coat them in a bit of olive oil and salt. For an interesting twist try lemon-infused olive oil, grapeseed oil, or even sesame oil.
The hardest part is deciding which spices you want to add. Here is where you can really have fun with this easy snack!
For a 15.5-ounce can you will only need 1-2 teaspoons of seasoning total, in any variety, so get creative!
I like mine salty and spicy, but you may want yours more mellow so use the recipe below as just a guide.
Try any of these spices, or better yet, a combo of a few, for chickpeas:
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Curry powder
- Dried Italian herbs
- Paprika
- Cajun seasoning
- Cumin
- Cinnamon and sugar (omit salt and pepper)
- Dried Ranch Seasoning
How to store and serve:
- Always allow the cooked beans to cool before storing them in a sealed jar or container
- These snacks are at their very best straight out of the oven and eaten the same day
- Don’t refrigerate roasted chickpeas because they will lose their crunch. Just store at room temperature
- Try these yummy snacks for your next party simply served in a bowl
- Use them as a garnish on salads in place of, or in addition to, nuts or croutons, such as in our Arugula Beet Salad
- Serve on top of our Butternut Squash Soup or Roasted Tomato Soup
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Roasted Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
Ingredients
- 15.5 ounce can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Spices
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Drain and rinse a 15.5 ounce can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Pat very dry between two paper towels and allow to air dry for 10-minutes. *Residual moisture will cause the chickpeas to steam rather than roast and get crisp.
- Toss chickpeas with olive oil and salt
- Place chickpeas in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet in the oven.
- Roast for 15 minutes, shake the pan, and cook for additional 15 minutes. Check to see if done. If not continue cooking. and continue roasting until crispy, about 30-40 minutes total.
- Once crunchy, sprinkle with pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder and cook 5 more minutes.
- Remove from sheet pan and allow to cool for 5 minutes on the pan
- Serve in a bowl, or store in a sealed jar
Notes
- These chickpeas are best used same day
- The chickpeas are done when golden in color and slightly darkened, dry and crispy on the outside, and soft in the middle
- You need 1-2 teaspoons total of spice so use the above suggestions as a guide
Judy Davis
OMGOSH – I was looking for a good way to get my protein in plus being a healthy snack!! These hit the jackpot- Thank You Sooo Much!
Cyndy
Hurray – one of my favorite protein hits too!
Joan
If soggy the next day can easily be revived with a quick run thorough the oven on convection roast. Great recipe. Particularly good when chickpeas are made from scratch–soaked overnight water and cooked till still slightly firm. Definitely need to be dried thoroughly before roasting. Yummy.
Cyndy
Oh, awesome tip! Also works to revive them in the air fryer. thanks!
Mairead
Thanks for all the suggestions for seasonings to add some variety to this recipe. I love chick peas as a snack and there are so many ways to add flavor when roasting them.
Claudia Lamascolo
this has become our new favorite snack and so easy and healthy!
Ieva
These roasted chickpeas are the only thing that stops me from reaching for a pack of crisps or salted roasted peanuts! Such a good snack, and so much healthier!
Anita
This is so delicious and super easy. I will try other seasonings for the next batch. And there will be next batches!
Kris
These came out absolutely perfectly! So tasty. I like to eat them as is. 🙂
KT
Have been wanting to try roasting chickpeas for a long time. My cousin and I made this recipe last night and it was easy and delicious with many ways to adapt the seasoning and spices. Can’t wait to try the sweet version!
Jayne
Thank you KT – we love it too and can’t wait to hear the results of a sweet version for you!