Crispy roasted chickpea snacks are elite and you can't convince me otherwise! There are so many ways to use them, from just as a healthy snack, to a salad topper , to replace croutons in soups or to jazz up dips. Plus the crispy chickpeas be flavored in so many ways, you'll never get tired of making them! If you haven't yet tried to make crunchy chickpeas yet, you need to ASAP!
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas are a year round treat for me, but one of my favourite things to do is to theme the flavors: Sweet & Savoury with Rosemary for Christmas, Salt & Vinegar for Peak Summer, or just a sprinkle of cumin and paprika for Fall!
And if you're wondering how to use the crispy air fryer chickpeas (or indeed oven baked) , why not try using as a crouton in a Vegan Caesar Salad? Or to top a fall soup like this Creamy Mushroom and Chestnut Soup?
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🫘Ingredients
You only need a few basic ingredients to make this crunchy snack.
- Canned Chickpeas (aka Garbanzo Beans) : You can use one or two cans of chickpeas. Alternatively cook your own chickpeas from scratch and use those.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (my preference) or Coconut Oil or even Avocado Oil.
- Flakey Sea Salt: to taste!
See recipe card for quantities.
PLUS see 'Variations' Section further down for different seasoning and flavor combinations to try!
👩🍳Instructions
First drain and rinse the chickpeas. If you wish, you can use the chickpea water to make some Garlic Mayonnaise with Aquafaba or use to replace the eggs in a cake- like this Vegan Carrot Cake!
Follow along with these step-by-step instructions for the best oven-roasted chickpea snacks!
1. Pat the chickpeas dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Dry chickpeas make for a better crunchy texture!
2. Line a baking tray or your air fryer basket with parchment paper. Spritz the chickpeas with olive oil and season. Roast in a single layer at 180c/356 for 20-25 minutes. Shake a few times to ensure even roasting.
3. OPTIONAL: chop fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme.
4. OPTIONAL: Add extra herbs and seasonings to the crispy chickpeas once they are roasted for added flavor!
Leave to cool until room temperature before snacking!
Hint: the longer you roast the chickpeas the crispier they will become. Keep roasting for up to 30-35 minutes for a super crispy texture. Cook for less time for a chewier , softer chickpea.
🌶️Yummy Flavor Combos to try
There are so many flavor variations you can try for these crisp chickpeas!
- Christmas/Bar Snacks - Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Finely Chopped Rosemary, Brown Sugar or Maple Syrup and optional chili powder. Add the rosemary at the end of cooking so it doesn't burn.
- Cheesy - nutritional yeast (for a vegan snack) or parmesan cheese. Add garlic powder or onion powder and sprinkle a little lemon juice for added tang.
- Salt & Vinegar -Soak the chickpeas in apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar before roasting. Add sea salt to taste.
- Spicy- try cajun seasoning or garam masala, and spritz a little lemon juice over at the end of roasting.
- Other spices to try are Cayenne Pepper, black pepper or lemon garlic seasoning! Get creative.
Of course you can make up your own spice combination ! Let me know in the comments your favorite way to season them!
🔪Equipment
You'll need an air fryer with a sheet of parchment paper OR a sheet pan or rimmed baking sheet to make these yummy chickpea snacks.
🫙Storage
I find these chickpea snacks keep well in an airtight container such as a mason jar or tightly sealed glass jar for up to a week. They do get a little softer the longer you leave them so eat immediately for the crunchiest texture.
Top tip
A longer roast will result in crispier chickpeas, so don't be afraid to return them to the oven or air fryer to roast longer if needed.
❓FAQ
Yes chickpeas are a good source of fibre, protein and carbs, making them a healthy choice.
Chickpeas and garbanzo beans are the same! Garbanzos is the Spanish name for chickpeas. They are also known as Gram and Bengal Gram, Chana and Chola.
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📖 Recipe
Crispy Roasted Chickpea Snacks- Air Fryer or Oven
Ingredients Note:
For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.
(Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)
Ingredients
For the chickpeas
- 2 tins chickpeas drained.
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 teaspoon mild chilli powder (optional)
- 3 teaspoon flakey salt
Instructions
- Drain and pat the chickpeas dry.
- Line a sheet pan or your air fryer basket with parchment paper.2 tins chickpeas drained.
- Roll the chickpeas in the oil & salt around to coat them all then put into the oven (oven 200℃℉ 400℉) for 25 mins OR air fryer 180℃/356℉ , turning after 10 mins.1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil , 3 teaspoon flakey salt
- Cook longer for a crispier texture.
- Around 5 - 10 mins before you take them out of the oven, add any extra spices then return to the oven.2-3 teaspoon mild chilli powder
- Cook for a further 5 mins then leave to cool slightly
Notes
- Christmas/Bar Snacks - Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Finely Chopped Rosemary, Brown Sugar or Maple Syrup and optional chili powder. Add the rosemary at the end of cooking so it doesn't burn.
- Cheesy - nutritional yeast (for a vegan snack) or parmesan cheese. Add garlic powder or onion powder and sprinkle a little lemon juice for added tang.
- Salt & Vinegar -Soak the chickpeas in apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar before roasting. Add sea salt to taste.
- Spicy- try cajun seasoning or garam masala, and spritz a little lemon juice over at the end of roasting.
- Other spices to try are Cayenne Pepper, black pepper or lemon garlic seasoning! Get creative.
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