Description
Golden, crunchy, and endlessly customizable, these crispy chickpeas make the perfect high-protein snack or salad topper. Once you try them, you’ll ditch the chips for good.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Optional spices: cumin, cayenne, za’atar, parmesan, or any seasoning blend
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels, removing skins for better crisping.
3. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with oil and cornstarch until evenly coated.
4. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, shaking halfway through.
5. Remove from oven and immediately toss with your desired seasonings.
6. Let cool for 10–15 minutes to maximize crispiness before serving or storing.
Notes
For extra crunch, use cornstarch or substitute with arrowroot or rice flour.
Store completely cooled chickpeas in a loosely sealed container with a paper towel at the bottom.
Re-crisp by roasting at 375°F for 5–8 minutes if they soften.
Add to salads, grain bowls, soups, or enjoy as a standalone snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: crispy chickpeas, healthy snack, roasted chickpeas, vegan snack, high-protein