Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

Canned chickpeas dried well and roasted until crunchy, then tossed with smoky paprika, cumin and garlic. A crunchy, high-fiber snack.

Servings
4
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
Oven
425°F220°C
A bowl of crunchy roasted chickpeas dusted with paprika

Ingredients

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Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Clean kitchen towel

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Roll the chickpeas in the towel to dry them well, letting any loose skins fall away.Heat the oven to 220°C. Roll the chickpeas in the towel to dry them well, letting any loose skins fall away.

  2. Toss the chickpeas with the oil and half the salt and spread them out on the sheet.

  3. Roast, shaking the pan every 10 minutes, until deep golden and crunchy, 30–35 minutes.

  4. Toss the hot chickpeas with the paprika, cumin, garlic powder and remaining salt. They crisp up more as they cool.

Notes

  • Best within a day. Store uncovered or loosely covered; an airtight container softens them.

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Nutrition estimate

Calories
240
Protein
10 g
Carbs
28 g
Fat
10 g

Per serving, estimated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed amounts. Optional ingredients and to-taste seasoning are not included, and actual values vary by brand. How we estimate

An original recipe written for CookSimple. Illustration: original artwork for CookSimple. Added September 25, 2026.