Oven Roasted Chickpeas Recipe
These crispy roasted chickpeas are crunchy, savory, and seasoned with garlic, cumin, cayenne and olive oil. Make them in the oven or air fryer for an easy vegan snack or crunchy topping for salads, grain bowls, soups, and wraps.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce can) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF or air fryer to 375ºF .
- Spread the chickpeas out on a small baking sheet or air fryer basket. Pat dry with a paper towel and remove any loose skins.
- Roast chickpeas in the oven for 25 minutes, or air fryer for 15-20 minutes. *Give the pan or basket a good shake once or twice while cooking. This ensures even drying on all sides. When they're done cooking, you should be able to hear them when you give them a shake. This means they've dried up and started to crisp.
- Transfer the dry-roasted chickpeas to a small mixing bowl. Add the oil, garlic powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Use a rubber spatula to evenly coat the chickpeas.
- Return the chickpeas back to the oven for 15 minutes, or air fryer for 10 minutes, until golden and crispy. *Give them another shake at the halfway point of cooking.
- Let cool completely on the baking sheet before storing. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
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Notes
- Cool completely first: Let roasted chickpeas cool fully before storing so trapped steam doesn’t soften them.
- For best crunch: Store loosely covered at room temperature and eat within 2–3 days.
- For longer storage: Use an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Re-crisp if needed: Warm in a 350°F oven or air fryer for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 3mg
