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These roasted chickpeas are fully cooked chickpeas tossed in olive oil and dried spices, baked to crispy perfection. They make the best salad toppers and snacks for all ages!
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Roasted chickpeas are one of my favorite snacks and toppers for kale salad and chickpea Buddha bowls. They remind me of corn nuts, only they're lightly crispy and nutritious.
You can make the classic style baked chickpeas with a little olive oil and salt, or make herb roasted chickpeas recipe by adding a few dried seasonings for a zesty flavor. However you flavor them, roasting chickpeas is a great way to take healthy snacking into your own hands just like my crispy kale chips.
Why we love this recipe
- nutrition - ½ cup of canned, reduced-sodium, chickpeas or garbanzos gets you 5 grams of dietary fiber and 5 grams of protein. I've seen some cans have as much as 6 grams of fiber and protein per ½ cup. That's awesome!
- easy to make - Roasting chickpeas requires minimal effort. Even kids can help make them, especially the decorating part!
- healthy snack option - Naturally vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free with very little oil.
- budget-friendly - especially if you cook beans from scratch.
- convenient - roasting chickpeas is approachable for any cooking level.
- Uses pantry items - A stocked pantry probably has all 5 ingredients needed to make this recipe.
You'll be so happy to serve these to your family knowing they're not made in a factory with too much salt, sugar, or other processed ingredients. You make them and you control the ingredients = you win!
What you'll need
Ingredient amounts are included in the recipe card below.
- cooked chickpeas - use canned chickpeas or pressure cooked chickpeas.
- olive oil - or preferred cooking oil.
- dried dill weed and dried garlic granules - my personal favorite combination, but I listed more ideas in the recipe card.
- sea salt - you may not need this depending on the sodium content of your cooked chickpeas.
How to roast chickpeas
Recipe instructions are included in the recipe below.
Preheat oven or toasted oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and drain a can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) using a colander or strainer.
Transfer chickpeas to a baking sheet pan and dry to remove all surface moisture using a paper towel or flour sack towel. Or, if you have time, you can air dry them instead.p
Toss chickpeas in oil and dried seasonings.
Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet pan.
Bake 30-45 minutes until crispy, shaking the pan every 15 minutes.
Allow to cool and enjoy!
How to use baked chickpeas
- pack into lunches (kids love them too!)
- toss into green salads
- add to a Buddha bowl
- enjoy as a healthy snack on the go
Recipe tips
- I don't recommend parchment paper for this recipe because it doesn't allow moisture to escape.
- Longer oven time equals crunchy chickpeas, but they need to be rotated to prevent overcooking.
Storage
When baked to maximum crispiness with all moisture removed, I store roasted chickpeas in a mason jar at room temperature up to 1 week.
I do not recommend refrigerating or freezing roasted chickpeas because they won't stay crispy.
Roasted chickpea variations
- plain olive oil and a touch of salt
- smoked paprika and garlic granules
- cinnamon sugar
- Italian seasoning
- curry powder and coconut oil
- chili powder and/or cayenne pepper
- chili lime seasoning or Tajin seasoning
More chickpea recipes
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Crispy Oven Roasted Chickpeas
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Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can Chickpeas (drained), or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Toppings, see variations in recipe footnotes
- pinch Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Drain, rinse, and towel-dry the CHICKPEAS to remove all surface moisture.
- In a bowl, gently toss together CHICKPEAS, OIL, any TOPPINGS (your choice), and SALT.Note: See topping variations in recipe footnotes
- Spread the chickpeas in single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake 30-45 minutes until crispy and fully dried, shaking the pan to turn them every 15 minutes.
- Carefully remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. Do not refrigerate or freeze baked chickpeas (they won't stay crispy).
Recipe Notes
- plain olive oil and a touch of salt
- smoked paprika and garlic powder
- cinnamon sugar
- Italian seasoning
- curry powder and coconut oil
- chili powder and/or cayenne pepper
- chili lime seasoning or Tajin seasoning
Equipment
- 9-inch fine mesh sieve to drain the chickpeas
- paper towels or flour sack towel to dry the chickpeas
- oven or toaster oven
Nutrition
Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on brands, ingredients, and portions.
Tracy Koslicki says
These are one of my favorite snacks!! I usually make them with curry though so I love that these have dill!! What a great idea.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Tracy! I must try your curried version...yummm!! 🙂
Stef says
I love roasted chickpeas. They are such a healthy snack. I always forget about them though. Thanks for the reminder. And, I'm looking forward to trying them with your spice blend.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Stef! Funny enough, I forget about them too LOL, until I remember how much I love this spice blend. Hope you get to try them sometime 🙂
Eileen Kelly says
I am so glad you decided to try chickpeas again! This is a delicious snack that is full of flavor and so much better for everyone! I love the flavors. I am always looking for snacks that are healthy. These look delicious!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks so much Eileen! Love hearing your perspective. Now I wish I had a scoop of them 🙂
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
It's been a long while since I've made roasted chick peas and I love the seasonings you've added to yours. It's such a great, easy, healthy snack, I think I should be making this in batches to have on hand whenever the urge strikes. Definitely going to try this with the garlic powder and dill! Those are great additions.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks so much Lisa! I've been loving the garlic dill combo since my college days. Hope you get to try it out sometime 🙂
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
I felt the same way the first time I tried roasted chickpeas. Now I know that I didn't roast them long enough. Now I'm totally OBSESSED! I really like the flavors you've got going on here.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Kirsten! It's all about the flavor...and the crunch 🙂
debra says
OMG....these are right up my alley. I love salty/crunchy snacks, but I am trying to eat more healthy food. These will satisfy both those needs. Can't wait to try them.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Debra! Yep, it might just become your new favorite, healthy snack! Hope you try it and love it like I do 🙂
Tina says
I haven't tried any roasted chickpeas but they look amazing. I love crunch, salty snacks. Going to have to try this, thanks for sharing this:)
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Tina! If you love crunchy snacks, this one's for you! Hope you try it out 🙂
Gloria says
These look fantastic. I love working with chickpeas. Nutritious, delicious and a budget-friendly meat alternative. I have not roasted them before. Sounds like a plan for the weekend.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Gloria! That's music to my ears 🙂
PRAJAKTA SUKHATME says
We love trying new flavors on roasted chickpeas. These look very intriguing. I am sure they will be delicious. will be trying soon.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Prajakta...hope you love them! 🙂
Danielle says
We love making roasted chickpeas. So many different flavour combos and a great snack!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Danielle! Yep, very versatile 🙂
georgie says
crunchy roasted chickpeas made the best snack ever! these look great!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Georgie...I'm right there with you 🙂
Kelly Anthony says
Oh, how I wish I had a handful of these right now! They look so healthy and delicious!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Kelly! Love hearing it!
Shanika says
These roasted chickpeas look so amazing! I love finding healthy snacks to try! Pinned!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Shanika, I'm right there with you 🙂
Alyssa says
I never thought of combining dill with chickpeas, but it's a wonderful combination!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Alyssa...it's one of my fav flavor combos 🙂
Ali from Home & Plate says
Yum! What an delicious idea. These chickpeas sound like the perfect healthy afternoon snacks. Love how easy they are to make.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Ali! Love hearing that...and they ARE super easy! 🙂
Danielle says
I love roasted chickpeas - they make the perfect snack when you are craving something savoury.
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Danielle...I totally agree!
Suzy says
My kinda snack!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Suzy 🙂
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
I love roasted chickpeas! Your recipe is perfect. I love how easy it is and that you used dill and garlic. So delicious together! I can't wait to make your recipe!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks so much Elain! Love hearing this...you're as excited as I am 🙂
Cleo @ Journey to the Garden says
I'm so happy to find a site with healthy recipes! These look fabulous .... the perfect snack and flexible to try with different flavourings. Excellent!
Traci Antonovich says
Yay Cleo! I love it that you landed here! Thanks for all the love 🙂
Beth says
I've always wanted to roast chick peas but never have. Why? I don't know but I'm headed in the kitchen right now to make some!
Traci Antonovich says
Haha Beth...yes!! I hope you do b/c they're so easy and good for you 🙂
Kaitie says
Seriously what a great snack! I love the flavours (garlic & dill) you used to make them taste great!
Traci Antonovich says
Awww thanks so much Kaitie! Love hearing that...yay!
Sandi says
We love snacking on crispy chick peas!
Traci Antonovich says
Sammmmme hear, Sandi! Can never keep 'em around long enough either!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
Yum. I need some of these like real soon. Love the addition of dill. One of my favorite spices.
Traci Antonovich says
Haha thanks Stephanie...can't get these soon enough is how I always feel 🙂 Yep, the dill is always a winner!
Michelle (What's Cooking with Kids)) says
Hi Traci!!!
LOVE this snack!
ps. Yes - Trader Joe's sells corn nuts, and they rock. But roasted garbanzos are healthier and easy to make at home 🙂
The Kitchen Girl says
Michelle, so funny that I haven't noticed corn nuts on the retail shelf in such a long time 🙂 Yeah, the roasted chickpeas ARE so healthy and...omg, I could go crazy on all of the flavor possibilities. Hope you're wonderful, lady...thanks for stopping by! oxo
Paula Thomas says
I bet they would be good with rosemary! 🙂
The Kitchen Girl says
Oh yes indeed, Paula! In fact, I just saw that on Pinterest. You could use any seasonings really...but if you were to use rosemary, I think I'd crush it into a powder and use very little. Yum!