Roasted chickpeas are a healthy snack the whole family will love. Find out how to cook canned chickpeas by making this crunchy chickpeas recipe.


We probably make these roasted chickpeas at least once a week.

I love 'em.

The kids love 'em.

And everyone eats 'em without complaints.

Well, except for when I don't cook enough and the kids want more of them. There's certainly some complaining that happens in those instances.

They're so easy to make too.

I usually pop a tray in the oven before piano lessons while the oven is still warming up and by the time the lesson is done 30 minutes later, the chickpeas are all crispified. That's totally a word.

Roasted chickpeas snack recipe

Crispy, Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas are Almost as Good as Chips! Well, Almost...

If you're never tried making roasted chickpeas from a can before, then you're missing out. Like what have you been doing with your life up until this moment??

They make a great healthy alternative to potato chips.

So if you're craving a crispy, crunchy, and salty snack, you definitely need to try making these crunchy chickpeas. They're satisfying and addicting.

Crispy chickpeas - how to cook canned chickpeas

Baked Chickpeas for a Snack? Yes, Please!

It all starts with some canned chickpeas.

🎵 Chickpeas come from a can, they were put there by a man. In a factory, dowwwwwntown. 🎵

Oh wait...that's peaches, not chickpeas...

Anyway, cooking canned chickpeas is super easy. Rinse, drain, dry and into the oven they go...

How long to cook chickpeas to make roasted chickpeas

And out they come, all crispy and crunchy and delicious. It's impossible not to eat them right off the hot baking tray.

Crunchy chickpeas - how to cook chickpeas in the oven that are crispy

You'll Love this Roasted Chickpeas Recipe!

So here's why you'll want to hurry up and try this crispy chickpeas snack:

  • They are a great source of fiber, protein, and iron.

  • They're delicious, warm or cold.

  • Perfect for snacking!

  • They're great in the kids' lunches, as part of a snacking tray for movie night, or as a salad topper!

  • You can switch up the spices and create some other flavors too (if you're feeling creative!). Like salt and vinegar is amazing (I'll share the recipe here eventually!).

Baked chickpeas recipe

How to Make Crispy Chickpeas in the Oven

Ready to give this crunchy chickpeas recipe a try? Good decision. Let's do this before the kids raid the pantry!

Roasted chickpeas snack recipe

How to make roasted chickpeas.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

  • 2 tsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

  • 1/2 tsp Herbamare (or to taste)

  • Pepper, freshly ground (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F.

  2. Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Pat them dry with a towel or paper towel.

  3. Add chickpeas, oil, salt, garlic powder, Herbamare, and pepper to a baking sheet.

  4. Mix the chickpeas together so that they are well coated with oil.

  5. Bake at 425 F for 25 minutes or until they reach your preferred level of crispiness. Stir the chickpeas around a few times during cooking and add additional sprinkles of salt (to taste) if needed.

  6. Serve warm or cold as a snack, on salads, or on pasta. They can be stored in the fridge for a few days (if they even last that long!).

Roasted chickpeas - how to cook canned chickpeas in the oven to make crunchy chickpeas for a healthy snack