Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted chickpeas make a great protein-packed vegan snack! Enjoy them on their own, or add them to your favorite healthy dishes for crispy texture.

Roasted Chickpeas

If you like chickpeas, you’re going to LOVE this roasted chickpeas recipe!

It’s no secret I’m a fan of chickpeas – they’re a great addition to soups, stews, salads, sandwiches, you name it. Not only are they a good vegetarian protein source, but they can also bump up the textural contrast in a dish. If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, though, you know that I’m not a fan of mushy food. Sometimes I’m craving something crispy in a salad, and chickpeas’ soft texture won’t satisfy me.

Enter: roasted chickpeas. They still have all the protein and heartiness of regular chickpeas, but they’ve become an irresistible salty, crunchy ingredient. Even better, they’re a great healthy vegan snack on their own!

How to make roasted chickpeas

How do I make roasted chickpeas?

Roasting chickpeas is simple! Start with three basic ingredients: cooked or canned chickpeas, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt. Then…

  1. Preheat the oven to 425° and drain and rinse your chickpeas.
  2. Spread the chickpeas on a kitchen towel and gently pat them dry. It’s essential to make sure they’re totally dry before you toss them with the olive oil – damp chickpeas won’t crisp up in the oven. Discard any loose skins from the outside of the chickpeas.
  3. Transfer the chickpeas to a parchment-lined baking sheet and toss them with a drizzle of olive oil and generous pinches of sea salt. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  4. Transfer the baking sheet to your preheated oven and roast until crispy. I start checking at 20 minutes, but it can take up t0 30 minutes for them to become really crisp.
  5. Remove from the oven and, while the chickpeas are still warm, toss with pinches of your favorite spices.

So simple! Your roasted chickpeas are ready to eat.

Spiced roasted chickpeas

Tips & tricks for making the best roasted chickpeas!

Here are some of my favorite tips for making great roasted chickpeas.

  • Eat them fast! Roasted chickpeas are best day-of, and they lose their crispiness as time goes on. I aim to finish up a batch by the second day for best texture and flavor.
  • Store them at room temperature. Don’t refrigerate these guys. They become chewy quickly! I recommend leaving them in a bowl or jar on the counter, loosely covered with a piece of foil.
  • Spice them up! I like to toss my chickpeas with spices right as they come out of the oven. Try using a dash of paprika or your favorite spice mix. Chili, curry, or shawarma spices would all be great here. They’re also delicious with Everything Bagel Seasoning!

Chickpea Recipes

I made roasted chickpeas! What should I do with them?

Enjoy them as a snack, toss them in a simple salad, or use them in any of these recipes:

For more snacks and appetizer ideas, check out this post!

More Plant-Based Proteins

If you love this recipe, try making Crispy Baked Tofu, Marinated Baked Tempeh, or protein-rich lentils next!

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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

rate this recipe:
4.96 from 262 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves 1 1/2 cups
Make crispy roasted chickpeas for a protein-packed vegan snack. I also love them in salads or on sandwiches and bowls!

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread the chickpeas on a kitchen towel and pat them dry. Remove any loose skins.
  • Transfer the dried chickpeas to the baking sheet and toss them with a drizzle of olive oil and generous pinches of salt.
  • Roast the chickpeas for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Ovens can vary, if your chickpeas are not crispy enough, keep going until they are!
  • Remove from the oven and, while the chickpeas are still warm, toss with pinches of your favorite spices, if using.
  • Store roasted chickpeas in a loosely-covered container at room temperature. They are best used within two days.

 

 

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  1. Sarah
    05.18.2023

    5 stars
    These turned out crispy and delicious!

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      05.19.2023

      So glad you loved them!

  2. T A
    03.27.2023

    Anyone else dealing with popping chickpeas? After about 10 minutes mine started popping like popcorn and I had to take them out because they were starting to scatter on the bottom of the oven

    • Elissa
      05.10.2023

      A few usually get away but they stop popping after a few minutes. I like to use foil to build walls that the chickpeas can’t make it over so they bounce within the walls 🙂

  3. Brenda
    03.04.2023

    You say that the roasted chickpeas loose their crunchiness on the second day, can I bake them again to get them crispy or should I just bake them longer, the first time?

    • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
      03.09.2023

      Yep, you can re-crisp them in the oven on the second day or in a dry skillet on the stove.

  4. Sam
    01.22.2023

    5 stars
    I tried the suggestion of another commenter and used my mini oven that has a dehydrator function. I set it at 125 degrees for an hour. Then I drizzled olive oil, no salt seasoning, and a little salt over the chickpeas. I then baked them for 20 minutes. A lot of them turned out crispy. I will try 25 minutes next time. I think this is a winner.

  5. Justina
    01.13.2023

    5 stars
    Turned out so good! These are going to be fantastic on salads, almost like little croutons they’re so crunchy yet mine were a bit soft on the inside. Yummy 😛 Thank you!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      01.16.2023

      I’m so glad you loved them!

  6. Jim
    12.04.2022

    5 stars
    Ohhh Jeanine!! Total home run at our house. These are just scrumptious. Thank you so much for sharing.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      12.06.2022

      I’m so glad your chickpeas were perfect!

  7. 5 stars
    I dried them in my dehydrator for an hour before roasting, they got super crisp and held the crunch for almost 2 days!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      10.07.2022

      Oh I bet! It must be a fun appliance to have!

    • Diane
      10.29.2022

      What temp did you use on the dehydrator?

    • zhinka
      11.01.2022

      I used setting 3 on mine, not sure the temp around 120 F I think ,hope that helps!

    • Mayli15
      11.05.2022

      5 stars
      I took your advice and dehydrated the beans first before baking them in the air fryer. A total game changer! I won’t make them any other way. Thanks for that suggestion!

  8. Megan
    10.05.2022

    4 stars
    Most of mine never got crunchy. I ended up with some burnt and the rest just chewy. Any suggestions?

    • Elissa
      05.10.2023

      I usually let mine dry out for a while, I shake the pan to toss them around after about 15 min and continue baking for another 10-15 min just keeping an eye out for any burned ones. Sometimes I have to let the smaller ones get slightly burned in order to get the rest of them super crunchy

  9. Marc
    09.22.2022

    4 stars
    Not as easy as it looks picking out the leftover peels reminds me of working with my French gmother with string beans, back when beans had actual strings. Might not be necessary, the peels could provide extra crunch, but more likely burnt bits. I’ll try it next time without removing peel bits after drying.

  10. Chris
    09.13.2022

    3 stars
    It’s so ok. Not a crispy as I would have liked it

  11. Alana
    08.17.2022

    5 stars
    My favorite way to eat chickpeas!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      08.19.2022

      I’m so glad you loved them!

      • Shelley
        01.18.2023

        How long and at what temp did you bake in air fryer?

        • Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)
          01.20.2023

          Hi Shelley, I do mine at 400°F in the air fryer for 15-20 minutes, or until they’re crisp. The exact timing might vary depending on your air fryer.

  12. K
    07.26.2022

    3 stars
    I made these and baked them for 45 min. They were soft but would be great on a salad but not as an alone snack.

  13. Confusing
    07.21.2022

    Preheat the oven to 425 what?!! Kelvin?? Fahrenheit?? Celsius???

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      07.21.2022

      Fahrenheit

    • Don't be a troll
      08.03.2022

      Household ovens don’t use kelvin and don’t go to 425 Celsius (which is almost 800° F).

  14. James from fooddoz.com
    07.11.2022

    Thanks for the crispy roasted chickpeas recipe.

  15. Dennis Maier
    06.14.2022

    5 stars
    I found that I can use a Foodi for the entire process. Pressure cook: 6 cups water to 1 lb chickpeas on high for 50 minutes with a 10-minute slow cooldown.
    Then I dry the chickpeas with paper towels, douse with garlic-infused olive oil, and put them into the Air Crisper basket, salt, 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes tossing occasionally.

  16. Melissa H.
    05.23.2022

    5 stars
    I already love oven roasted chickpeas and this recipe is much better than the one I’ve been using! And on another note, I thoroughly enjoy several of the recipes on this site. I’m very glad to have found Love and Lemons!!!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      05.26.2022

      I’m so glad you’ve been loving the recipes!

  17. Elizabeth
    05.11.2022

    5 stars
    I don’t know where these delectable little nuggets have been all my life, but I will be making them often!

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      05.15.2022

      I’m so glad you loved them!

  18. Echo
    05.04.2022

    If I’m adding these to a dish that is stored in the fridge after, is that okay? I noticed it says to store this at room temp.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      05.07.2022

      Hi Echo, they’ll just get a little less crispy after the first day in the fridge, but they should still taste great. I store them this way all the time.

  19. Angie
    04.25.2022

    Just a small comment… With canned chickpeas you can also use the liquid they are soaked in. It’s called aquafaba and works as an alternative to egg whites(Im not a vegetarian but im allergic to eggs). I made some very yummy yogurt bite melts with it a few days ago, and it whips up very nicely.

      • A
        06.07.2022

        Oh no I’ve already rinsed mine away what a waste! I’ll know for next time 😀

    • Agnieszka Marszalek
      07.01.2022

      5 stars
      Angie,
      Thank you for letting me know about the liquid from the canned chickpeas. I have been wondering about that. I am vegan, and like to find out those easy and affordable substitutes for eggs.

      Love and Lemons,
      I love these chickpea bites! But I was wondering what other spices would go well with chickpeas?

  20. Momo from angerdetox.org
    04.20.2022

    delicious. love the different flavor ideas. i dried mine well but when I put them in the oven they started POPPING and exploding like popcorn! no harm done but I wonder if there is a strategy to minimize this. thanks! ps: shawarma spice is a really interesting idea!

    • Kathy
      05.07.2022

      You might try setting a baker’s metal cooling rack over the roasting chickpeas will help.

      • Momo from angerdetox.org
        05.08.2022

        5 stars
        great idea! thank you i will do it!

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