Chickpeas are a delicious plant based source of protein, and they make a great snack or meal addition. When roasted, they taste even better! Here's my tried-and-true method on how to roast chickpeas.
I've been trying to incorporate more plant-based proteins in my diet, and chickpeas are one of my favourites. They're inexpensive to buy, and you can add them to lots of different dishes like a buddha bowl or a delicious chickpea salad. I prefer them roasted, so I'll often roast a can or two on Sunday to use throughout the week!
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make roasted chickpeas.
- canned chickpeas
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt, pepper & garlic powder
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
I prefer to make these in my air fryer, but you can also roast them in your oven.
Combine the chickpeas, olive oil and seasonings in a bowl. Place the mixture into an air fryer, or on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Air fry at 390 degrees F for 15 minutes, or roast in the oven at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes.
Hint: for even crispier roasted chickpeas, air fry them for about 3 more minutes, or roast them in the oven for about 5 more minutes.
Variations
- Spicy - add ½ tsp of chili powder to the chickpea mixture before roasting
- Herbed - add your favourite dried herbs to the chickpea mixture before roasting, like dried thyme, dried rosemary and/or dried basil
Equipment
I like to use my favourite XL air fryer to make these, but you can also use a regular oven.
Storage
Store the roasted chickpeas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. These do not freeze well.
How to Roast Chickpeas
Equipment
- 1 air fryer optional
Ingredients
- 398 ml can of chickpeas
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine the chickpeas, olive oil and seasonings in a bowl.
- Place the mixture into an air fryer, or on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Air fry at 390 degrees F for 15 minutes, or roast in the oven at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes.
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