Roasted Chickpeas – 9 Ways

Name: Roasted Chickpeas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 15 oz. can chickpeas; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; Seasonings of choice

by Amanda Keefer // September 30, 2020 (last updated September 20, 2021)

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Close up of roasted chickpeas on baking sheet

Roasted chickpeas are a quick, easy and delicious crunchy snack! This plant-based protein can be tossed in an endless combination of seasonings to fit any mood.

My oldest loves to make a batch of roasted chickpeas over the weekend so she can easily grab as a snack all week. She searches through the spices to figure out a good flavor combo, mixes it up and sprinkles on the chickpeas before roasted.

Don’t be intimidated by roasted chickpeas! They’re simple to make.

3 bowls of roasted chickpeas on marble counter

How to make roasted chickpeas

Drain and rinse your chickpeas. Place in a colander in the sink or on top of a plate to dry. The dryer, the better so we like to let them sit on the counter all morning until we’re ready to roast. You can also spread them out on paper towels to soak up extra moisture.
Mix your seasonings. Some of our favorite combos are listed out below. Get creative with your favorite flavors for a unique, crunchy snack.
Toss your chickpeas. Use your favorite oil to lightly toss the chickpeas, then mix with your seasonings.
Bake! Spread your chickpeas out on a sheet pan and let your oven do the work. Just make sure to give them a toss every 15 minutes or so.

Roasted chickpea ingredients in glass bowls

Roasted Chickpeas Flavor Combinations:

Classic: 1 tsp. salt
Lemon Pepper: 1 lemon, juiced + ½ tsp. pepper
Spicy: ½ tsp. cumin, ½ tsp. chili powder
Cinnamon Sugar: 3 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon (To prevent burning, roast chickpeas first, then toss in cinnamon sugar while still hot.)
Everything: 2 tsp. everything bagel seasoning
Ranch: 2 tsp. Ranch seasoning
Garlic: 1 tsp. salt, ½ tsp. garlic powder
Cheezy: 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast, ½ tsp. each garlic and onion powder
Curry: 1 tsp. curry powder, ½ tsp. chili powder, ½ tsp. paprika

Beyond just eating roasted chickpeas as a snack, they also make a great crunchy topping to salads (like this sweet kale salad) or adding protein to Buddha bowls.

Store extra roasted chickpeas in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature for easy snacking.