Description
These Crispy Roasted Chickpeas deliver a crunchy, salty snack that’s perfect for health‑focused snackers and party hosts alike. Made with just chickpeas, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and optional cayenne, this easy recipe yields golden bites in under 30 minutes. Ideal for meal prep, they stay crisp in an airtight container and provide protein, fiber and satisfying texture for any time of day. Pair them with grape juice or a crisp salad for a balanced snack now!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Pat chickpeas dry with a towel.
- In a bowl combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne.
- Toss chickpeas in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Spread in a single layer on the sheet.
- Roast 25‑30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch
- let the roasted chickpeas rest uncovered on a wire rack before storing. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5‑7 minutes to restore crispness if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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