Make Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas in the Air Fryer or Oven!
Turn a can or two of garbanzo beans into an easy and delicious crunchy roasted chickpea snack with ranch seasoning for lots of flavor!
Looking for a delicious and healthy snack that satisfies that crunch craving?
These simple roasted chickpeas are fantastic. Who knew something out of a can could taste this great roasted?! Just combine them with a little oil and your favorite mix of seasonings for an easy and tasty fiber-filled snack! You can make these in either the oven or the air fryer. Both methods will yield crispy chickpeas, but the air fryer takes less time!
You can use whichever seasoning blend you’d like, but try this awesome Hidden Valley Ranch Fiesta seasoning for a zesty almost spicy flavor kick! I realize it’s supposed to be used in a sour cream dip but we love this dry seasoning on veggies.
Are garbanzo beans chickpeas?
Yes! There are no differences between chickpeas and garbanzo beans and they go by either name. I always keep some in the pantry to make quick homemade hummus and chickpea salad. It turns out roasting them is also super delicious. This inexpensive pantry staple makes a great snack.
Are chickpeas healthy?
They do have some health benefits too! According to Health.com, “Chickpeas are high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats and have a low glycemic index. Potential benefits of chickpeas include helping control blood sugar, manage weight, and support heart and gut health.”
Crunchy Roasted Chick Peas
yield: 4 SERVINGS
prep time: 5 MINUTES
cook time: 35 MINUTES
total time: 40 MINUTES
A delicious and healthy snack that satisfies that crunch craving, these easy roasted chickpeas are fantastic.
Ingredients
Directions
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Oven Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
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Drain, rinse, and pat dry chickpeas thoroughly. Make sure to dry really well or they won't crisp up as well.
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Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil and seasoning until evenly coated.
4
Spread the chickpeas in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 25 minutes.
5
Turn halfway through and check to make sure not to burn towards the end.
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Air Fryer Instructions:Â
Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Toss with the olive oil and seasoning. Add to the air fryer and cook at 390 degrees for 12-14 minutes until crispy. Halfway through the cooktime shake the basket to turn.
More tips for making these crispy roasted chickpeas:
- You can easily make half a batch if you’d like. Just use one can of chickpeas and half as much olive oil and seasoning!
- Here’s a storage tip. Keeping them in a plastic bag will lose their crispness. If you have a few leftovers try storing in glass or just on the counter uncovered for up to a couple of days.
Let them cool for a bit and they come out crunchy and super delicious! The texture is almost like Corn Nuts. My whole family loves them and they were gone way too quickly!
We love this fiesta ranch flavor, and can’t wait to try out a different one next time. Some additional seasoning combos to try are cinnamon/sugar, paprika/garlic, and rosemary/thyme.
My teammate Bryn loves this snack! Here’s what she says about these crispy chickpeas:
“If you’re looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, you must give this recipe a try! First off, the simplicity of the recipe is unbeatable – you just need a few ingredients and about 5 mins of prep time!
The air frying method gives the chickpeas the perfect crispy texture on the outside, while still maintaining a creamy interior. And I like that you can customize the seasoning to suit your taste preferences, whether you’re craving something spicy, tangy, or even sweet. Trust me, once you try them, you’ll be hooked just like I am. Happy snacking!”
Next, make these honey-glazed roasted carrots in the air fryer!
Sounds yummy 🙂 They look a lot like corn nuts
These look delish Lina. Certainly love all your clever additions to the Hip2Save site. Keep up the good work 😉
Thanks!!
I’ll second that.
I can’t wait to try this. I currently have a chickpea surplus.
Haha Me too!!!
must be a louisiana mom with Tony’s 🙂
Gwyneth Paltrow has a similar recipe in her new cookbook that I love- because of the crispy chickpeas! She roasts cauliflower and chickpeas then tosses them with a delicious mustard vinaigrette at the end.
Oh man! I have a bag of Wasabi peas that I have been rationing because the store I got them at closed. I think I found a replacement! Thanks!
You can buy the wasabi peas on Amazon
My Dollar Tree sells them in the snack section…
I make these all the time! Try throwing them in you salad or soups instead of croutons, yummy!!!!
Oh I love that idea!! Thanks 🙂
Yum. Thanks!
Im thinking of these as gifts in a jar. How long do they last?
I have made these before, but they didn’t turn out crispy at all, which was a disappointment. But they were still DELICIOUS! I would seriously emphasize the drying part. Next time i make them, i may leave them to sit out overnight to dry.
I was going to emphasize this point as well. I made them one time but didn’t really let them dry that long and they turned out to be a soggy mess and never crisped up. I haven’t attempted to make them again because I was too impatient to let them dry!
I made them once and they were crispy immediately from the oven, but then got soft. Not sure how to keep them crispy. If anyone has a suggestion that works I would like to know since they were good, but just when crispy.
btw – I make my own beans,peas, etc. It’s super easy and much less expensive than canned (and better for you)
You’ve done it again, Lina! 🙂 I crave corn nuts regularly but this is cheaper and probably healthier?! Thanks
And I have everything already at home in the pantry! Thanks for the idea.
We make these a lot with a little cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper and (sometimes) garlic salt mixture. They are so good. I make them a little less crunchy for the kids but they love them. I will have to try the Cajun spice next time.
I bookmarked this page immediately! This sounds soooo good. Already sent it to two friends, too. Making it this weekend. I LOVE chick peas. YUM! Can’t wait. Thank you!
fantastic! Thanks 🙂
Just made! Waiting for them to cool down. I’m dying with anticipation. I even have the boyfriend excited to try them. Plus, they smell fantastic! Hoping they turn out okay. I drained and dried them last night, left them out overnight on a pan to dry with paper towel and then whipped up today. Thank you again for posting!!
Thanks, Lina. I love your additions to this site as well. Keep em coming!
My daughter (age 11) is a vegetarian and she has peanut and soy allergies. We’re always looking for protein sources. She doesn’t like soft Chickpeas. If we let her choose the seasoning, she might have a crunchy new protein source!
Awesome! My kids loved these 🙂 they are super picky! Ha
Do you have a creole spice recipe from scratch to do this with? We are unable to eat many different things in our house. One of the biggies being corn which is usually added to dry shelf ingredients to keep them from clumping even if it is not listed on the ingredient list. Thanks
Would love to hear other seasoning ideas from people who’ve tried them! 🙂 I like the ranch flavored Corn Nuts … wonder how I could re-create those without using packaged Ranch dressings … hmmmm … 😉
Heavenlyhomemakers.com has a great recipe for homemade dry ranch mix. It is listed under the condiments section.
I make them all the time for my almost 5yo and his favorite spice combo is garlic powder (the more granular california style) and cayenne pepper. So good! I’ve also made them with cinnamon sugar before.
I got a homemade dry ranch mix recipe off a website and I love it. I think its better tasting then the packaged ones, it doesn’t have MSG in it and its way cheaper then buying them. I will use it to make my own ranch dip. My friends always ask me where I bought my dip, when I tell them I made it and how easy it is, a lot of them now make their own too.
Jenn, Can you share the link to your recipe?
These look delicious! I look forward to your posts every week! Thank you for all your great ideas!!
Oh how nice 🙂 Thank You!!
I just made these moments before this was posted. I used cumin, paprika, chili seasoning, salt, and cayenne pepper. Very delicious!
thank you for posting this! we were needing something healthy!!!! 🙂 I am trying them with black-eyed peas. . .(didn’t have enough garbanzo)
Let me know how that goes! I was wondering if to try it out with beans, but I decided against it since I thought it wouldn’t work. I am curious to see how it goes with black-eyed peas!
Oh I would really love to try these, but if they are as hard as corn nuts, I don’t know if I can do it. My teeth are not strong enough to handle it :(( Oh and I am only 33…
I take mine out while they are still chewy, but have crisped up a bit. I don’t like them too crunchy! In my oven, I put them in for about 40 minutes at 350 degrees and they come out perfect.
Could these be stored for a few days after you make them? Maybe in a container on the counter?
Yes. 🙂 I store mine in a sealed Tupperware.
Could they be stored in the fridge. I kept mine on the counter and they ended up with mold after only a couple of days.
Made these before after seeing it on pintrest and thought they were replusive.
I make these all the time! Pinterest has all these recipes.
Would these be considered a vegetable? They are placed next to them at target! And you can get them for 40 some cents at target this week check collins match up 😉
Chick Peas (a.k.a Garbanzo Beans) are technically categorized as a Legume. It is listed in both the vegetable and protein categories on the USDA’s website http://www.choosemyplate.gov. (1/4 cup is equivalent to 1 ounce of protein if using it as a substitute for meat.)
If these are considered a vegetable which i think they are since they are right next to them at the store target has these for 40 some odd cents this week check collins match ups 😉
my kids will eat chickpeas right out of the can..I started them young though..when they were toddlers I’d rinse them and put them in a bowl and told them they were boiled peanuts…now, we enjoy them all the time..Thanks I might try this way too :)Thanks..We loved the Chicken Chili Recipe I serve beans at least twice a week to my family ..we are gassy but healthy! 🙂 Ps I add shredded cheese to my Chicken Chili
Great! Thanks coming back to tell us 🙂
I made them as soon as I saw the recipe! They were delicious!! Thank you!
Just put mine in the oven…………. 🙂
YUM, can’t wait to try this. Maybe need to try them chex mix style.
After that white chili recipe . . . I’m pretty sure this is going to be awesome! Loving these recipes!! They make me feel like a gourmet!!!
Awe thanks Jamie!
Hi Lina…I stumbled onto your site out of curiosity…not knowing what the chickpeas were, and after tasting them out of the can, I was not too happy with the taste, but after reading your recipe and the fact that they taste like corn nuts , wow…thanks for sharing….
Yes! Roasting them with various spices is so delicious and changes the flavor/texture. Let us know what you think!
I make roasted chickpeas all the time. Do not throw out the “juice” from canned chickpeas. It is called aquafaba. It is an egg substitute and great to make vegan recipes. It can even be used in baking.
Oh interesting! Thanks for that tip! 🙌
we have been making these for a couple of years now. so easy and delicious.
So happy to hear you’ve been enjoying them for a while now, Tricia! 🤗