Mediterranean Roasted Chickpeas

5 from 1 vote

Mediterranean Roasted Chickpeas are a crispy, flavorful, and healthy snack that takes just 5 minutes of prep. Packed with plant protein and fiber, enjoy them as a snack or toss them on your favorite salads or grain bowls!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Course: lunch, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings:

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Maria Lucey RD

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 can 15.5 oz chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt more to taste
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas well, then pat them dry with a paper towel. Remove any loose skins for extra crispiness.
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Season the chickpeas: In a mixing bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Roast the chickpeas in the oven: Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on the lined baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Air Fryer Option: If you are tight on time, you can make this recipe in an air-fryer. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). (If your air-fryer doesn't have a pre-heat option just let it run for a few minutes before adding the chickpeas). Air fry in a single layer for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy and golden.
Cool and serve: Enjoy your Mediterranean roasted chickpeas fresh out of the oven or allow them to cool and store in a loosely covered container or jar at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Serving suggestion: Enjoy these tasty roasted chickpeas as a snack or toss them on your favorite salads or grain bowls!

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Notes

Tips for success:

For crispier chickpeas, make sure they’re completely dry before roasting.
Experiment with different spice blends to suit your taste, such as adding chili powder for some heat or dried herbs like oregano for an Italian twist.
Since oven temperatures can vary, start checking the chickpeas around the 20-minute mark, and keep an eye on them to prevent burning.

Store roasted chickpeas in a container or jar at room temperature for up to 5–7 days. For the best texture, allow them to cool completely before storing, as trapped steam can make them soften. If they lose some crispiness over time, you can pop them back into the oven or air fryer for a few minutes to crisp them up again.

I don't recommend refrigerating or freezing them, as it can affect their texture.

I’ve included an estimated nutrition breakdown for this recipe below. Remember, though, that a recipe is much more than its nutritional content, and these numbers shouldn't solely dictate your food choices.

The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.

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