Description
This spicy smoky roasted chickpeas recipe is the ultimate healthy snack—crispy, protein-packed, and flavored with smoked paprika and cayenne. Perfect for vegan, gluten-free, and plant-based diets, it’s easy to make in the oven with pantry staples.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
2. Pat dry the chickpeas using a clean towel and let air-dry for 15 minutes.
3. Place chickpeas in a bowl and add olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
4. Toss until chickpeas are fully coated in spices.
5. Spread the chickpeas on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
6. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 30–40 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.
7. Remove from oven once crisp and golden.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let chickpeas air-dry for maximum crispiness.
Adjust cayenne to your heat preference.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg