Easy Roasted Chickpeasare a great snack to eat right off the pan and add a wonderful crunch sprinkled on almost any salad.

Roasted chickpeas on a rimmed baking sheet.

Roasted chickpeas are taking over my kitchen and I’m not sad about it! They are inexpensive to make, quick to prepare (takes about a minute to get them into the oven), and come out of the oven crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and so delicious.

Roasted chickpeas are wonderful as a snack or sprinkle them on a salad, such as theMediterranean Cucumber SaladorGreek Quinoa Salad.

Close-up of roasted chickpeas on a baking sheet.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Cancustomize the flavor– taco, curry, and ranch are just a few options.
Versatile– eat them as a snack or sprinkle them on a salad.
They are aninexpensiveandprotein-packedsnack.
Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!

Recipe Ingredients

Chickpeas
Olive oil
Seasoning
Salt

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Popular Substitutions and Variations

Customize the flavor of these roasted chickpeas. Here are some of my favorite combinations:

Taco:1/2 teaspoon each – chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika
Curry:1 teaspoon yellow curry powder + 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Ranch:1 teaspoon dill + 1/4 teaspoon onion and garlic powder

How to Make Easy Roasted Chickpeas

Step #1.Drain the chickpeas and rinse them in cold water.
Step #2.Place the chickpeas on a paper towel and use additional paper towels to absorb some of the moisture.
Step #3.Put the chickpeas in a bowl, add the olive oil, and stir to coat them. Then add the seasonings and stir to combine.
Step #4.Spread the seasoned chickpeas on arimmed baking sheetand bake at 400℉ for 20 to 30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes until the outsides are dark and crispy.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use dry chickpeas?

Yes. Soak the dried chickpeas in water for 24 hours (you don’t have to cook them) and then proceed with the instructions in the recipe using about 2 cups of rehydrated chickpeas.

Are chickpeas healthy?

Yes. Chickpeas have some great health benefits like high levels of iron, zinc, folate, phosphorus, and B vitamins. They also have lots of fiber and protein. I think they are a great thing to add to your diet, and this is a really tasty way to do that.

Are chickpeas and garbanzo beans the same thing?

Yep! There is no difference between chickpeas and garbanzo beans. Both words refer to the same type of pulse, which are seeds from legume plants.

How should I store roasted chickpeas?

Store roasted chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They won’t stay crispy if you put them in the fridge.

Expert Tips

Feel free toplay around with flavor combinations. The possibilities are endless! Experiment to find what you like.
You canprepare roasted chickpeas ahead of time for salads or eat them right awaywhen they are crispy and warm.
You can use fresh herbs; however, I would wait until after the chickpeas are roastedto stir them in so that they don’t burn in the oven.