Crispy Chickpeas Recipe
This Crispy Chickpeas Recipe delivers perfectly spiced, golden chickpeas that roast up irresistibly crunchy. They’re simple, snackable, and versatile enough to sprinkle over salads, bowls, or anything that needs a little extra texture!
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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Since I’m a huge salad person, I’m always looking for new ways to add fun flavors and textures. Dining out has become my favorite source of inspiration, especially now that salads have evolved so far beyond the iceberg‑and‑French‑dressing days of my childhood.
Since stumbling across the most amazing cucumber salad with crispy chickpeas at Bar Acuda in Hanalei, Hawaii, I’ve been craving it nonstop. This recipe is my way of bringing a little bit of that vacation magic back home.
Why we love this recipe:
- Crispy chickpeas bring that crave-worthy crunch every salad needs.
- The warm spices make them way more exciting than plain croutons.
- They’re a quick, budget‑friendly snack you can make anytime.
- They level up bowls, soups, and salads with almost no effort.r own.
What You’ll Need:
- Chickpeas – You’ll need one 15 oz. can of chickpeas.
- Olive Oil – I normally use extra-virgin olive oil.
- Other Seasonings – For this batch, I used onion powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
How to make crispy chickpeas:
I used to make these on the stovetop, but they’d splatter everywhere and leave a huge mess. The oven keeps things tidy and makes the chickpeas even crispier, so it’s a win all around.
Step 1
Prep. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add a piece of parchment paper to a large baking sheet.
Step 2
Prep chickpeas. Strain and rinse the chickpeas, then spread them out on a paper towel. Lay another towel on top and gently roll them around to get them as dry as possible. After that, transfer them to a clean dish towel and let them air‑dry for a bit so any lingering moisture can evaporate.
Step 3
Add oil and seasonings. Add chickpeas to a mixing bowl and top with olive oil and seasonings. Mix well. Transfer to the prepared sheet pan.
Step 4
Bake. Place pan of chickpeas in the preheated oven and roast until crispy – about 30-35 minutes or so. Give them a shake halfway through, and then just keep an eye on them near the end.
Step 5
Serve. These are great as a little snack but we often add them to salads or bowls.
How to store leftovers: These are best served fresh the first day! They get soggy if completely covered or stored in a container. So just cover them lightly with a paper towel. You can also do a quick sauté to crisp them back up.
Recipe FAQs:
Chickpeas, otherwise known as garbanzo beans, are a type of legume. Chickpeas appear in dishes ranging from hummus to salads and falafel. They can be eaten straight from a can, puréed, stewed, or dried and ground into flour. Dried chickpeas must be soaked before being cooked.
Chickpeas are fairly nutritious. They provide a variety of vitamins and minerals, and are a good source of fiber and protein. Chickpeas are a filling food that may help lower appetites and manage weight.
Dry them really well before seasoning. Moisture is the enemy of crunch.
Nope. Some fall off on their own, but you don’t need to peel them.
A hot oven — around 400°F — helps them crisp up without drying out too much.
They need a longer bake or a few extra minutes in the oven after seasoning. Cooling on the pan also helps them stay crisp.
Yes. Store them uncovered at room temp and re-crisp in the oven for a few minutes if needed.
Ways to enjoy chickpeas:
- Add to hummus recipes – The Best Healthy Hummus Recipe and Toasted Pine Nut Hummus
- Top salads – Top our Cucumber Avocado Salad (see below), Arugula Quinoa Salad, or Goat Cheese Quinoa Salad.
- Bowls – We love this addition to our Greek Chicken Grain Bowls or Chicken Hummus Bowls.
- Eat them as a snack!
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xoxo ~Sue
Crispy Chickpeas Recipe
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas – strained and patted dry
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
I used to make these on the stovetop, but they’d splatter everywhere and leave a huge mess. The oven keeps things tidy and makes the chickpeas even crispier, so it’s a win all around.
- Prep. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add a piece of parchment paper to a large baking sheet.
- Prep chickpeas. Strain and rinse the chickpeas, then spread them out on a paper towel. Lay another towel on top and gently roll them around to get them as dry as possible. After that, transfer them to a clean dish towel and let them air‑dry for a bit so any lingering moisture can evaporate.15 oz chickpeas
- Add oil and seasonings. Add chickpeas to a mixing bowl and top with olive oil and seasonings. Mix well. Transfer to the prepared sheet pan.2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Bake. Place pan of chickpeas in the preheated oven and roast until crispy – about 30 minutes or so. Give them a shake halfway through, and then just keep an eye on them near the end.
- Serve. These are great as a little snack but we often add them to salads or bowls.
Notes
- How to store leftovers: These are best served fresh the first day! They get soggy if completely covered or stored in a container. So just cover them lightly with a paper towel. You can also do a quick sauté to crisp them back up.
- Add crispy chickpeas to hummus, salads, bowls, or enjoy as a snack!
These seem easy. I think even I could manage them!
haha yes!