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Spiced Crispy Chickpeas (Oven Baked or Air Fried)

Published: May 16, 2024 by Janelle Hama *This post may contain affiliate links. Disclosure

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A plant-based protein-filled snack or topper for salads, soups or bowls. Spiced crispy chickpeas are irresistibly moreish. Tossed in spices and roasted until golden perfection.

roasted chickpeas in a white bowl on a baking tray
Each chickpea is satisfyingly crunchy

The great thing about crispy chickpeas is that not only do they make an amazing vegan snack (I love a good bean snack - like these brined termos beans) they are also great to use in place of croutons for soups, and also in salads or nourish bowls.

Ingredients

roasted chickpeas ingredients on a white bench

The complete list of ingredients with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.

To save time, I've opted for canned chickpeas, giving them a thorough rinse and pat-dry before use. Patting dry chickpeas helps to make them crunchy when roasted.

As for the spices, feel free to get creative! I've kept it simple with a blend of cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, creating a perfect balance of spiciness that's just right.

Other Seasoning Suggestions

  • Homemade ranch flavored seasoning
  • Cinnamon and maple syrup
  • Rosemary, thyme with salt and pepper
  • Garlic powder and nutritional yeast
cooked vs roasted chickpeas

Janelle's Tips

Air fryers differ by make and model. This is the air fryer I use when making the air fryer spiced crispy chickpeas. Adjust your settings accordingly and check in regularly to test the crispness.

Storage

For optimal crispiness, it's best to enjoy these on the same day they're made. As time passes, their crunch diminishes. However, if you plan to store them, they can last for several days in your pantry, provided they're kept in a dry spot. You can even crisp them up by placing them back into the oven or air fryer for a few minutes until they are crispy again.

Before sealing them for storage in an airtight container, ensure the warm crunchy chickpeas have cooled to room temperature to prevent any sogginess caused by condensation.

close up of roasted chickpeas

Did you make this? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ star rating or tag @plantbasedfolk on social media.

Recipe

roasted chickpeas in a white bowl on a baking tray

Spiced Crispy Chickpeas (Oven Roasted or Air Fried)

A plant-based protein-filled snack or topper for salads, soups or bowls. Spiced crispy chickpeas are irresistibly moreish. Tossed in spices and roasted until golden perfection.
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Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ tablespoon Avocado oil
Metric - US Customary
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Instructions

  • Drain, rinse and pat dry the chickpeas, absorbing as much moisture as possible. In a large mixing bowl, place chickpeas, spices and oil and combine thoroughly until every chickpea is coated.
    chickpeas in a bowl with spices

Oven Roast or Air Fry Chickpeas

  • Oven Method
    Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).Spread the chickpeas onto a tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring they form a single layer.Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 22 minutes, or until you achieve your desired level of crunch.
    Air Fryer Method
    Place the chickpeas into the air fryer pan, trying to arrange them in a single layer if possible. Air fry on a high setting (see notes) for around 12 minutes, or until you reach your desired level of crunch. These roasted chickpeas are best served immediately for maximum crispiness.
    air fried chickpeas in the air fryer pan

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Notes

Refer to the specific instructions of your air fryer for the appropriate high setting.
The longer you roast chickpeas the crunchier they will be from the outside out but the drier they will be on the inside.
Oven roasting - watch out toward the end of the roasting cycle as they will brown quickly. Check in around the 20 minute mark.
 
Another  snack to check out are these soaked activated almonds.
 
 
This recipe and article was originally released on October 11 2019. The article has since been updated.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.


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  1. Beth

    February 25, 2024 at 8:14 am

    I haven't tried the recipe yet however please do not recommend that they use the brine off the canned beans. It's loaded with leptins that are responsible for inflammation in the body. This liquid should be discarded and the beans should be rinsed. can liquid or cooking liquid if you're making them from scratch should ever be used.

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  2. Gene

    December 14, 2022 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    You can never go wrong with chickpeas and I love that you made these in the airfryer. Such a simple recipe and perfect for all kinds of dishes!

    Reply
  3. Navin

    October 22, 2022 at 1:52 am

    5 stars
    Air frying really gets the chickpeas extra crispy compared to the oven - or maybe my oven is crap haha

    Reply
  4. May

    September 24, 2022 at 1:24 am

    5 stars
    This chickpeas are so good! They get crispy like a chip and are the perfect snack. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Mitch

    August 11, 2022 at 10:03 pm

    I absolutely love this recipe! We always have chickpeas on hand, and this is such a great way to use them. Definitely will be making this again!

    Reply
  6. Mary

    August 11, 2022 at 9:42 am

    5 stars
    Hubby is always looking for healthy snacks and he love this one. Worth getting the air fryer out of the top cabinet!

    Reply
  7. Rima

    March 25, 2022 at 10:19 am

    5 stars
    Nice chickpea recipe very flavorful. Thanks.

    Reply
  8. Iyah

    August 26, 2021 at 7:25 am

    Hi Janelle, could I use dry chickpeas? I have so many and would like to use them up! Thank you

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    • Janelle

      August 26, 2021 at 9:47 am

      Hi Iyah,

      You sure can. Just make sure the chickpeas are cooked before using in this recipe. I have made roasted chickpeas several times with them.
      You can cook dry chickpeas by either soaking them overnight to hydrate them and then simmer until cooked or you can boil them for longer on the stove directly from dry until cooked. I have used both methods which work well.

      Enjoy.

      J

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  9. kat

    August 11, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    wow, i never thought of a chickpea this way. I made these, they are so moorish

    Reply

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