Name: Spicy Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 15 ounces (1 can) chickpeas, drained; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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These Spicy Chickpeas are a light and healthy snack that is the perfect savory topping to add to a salad or serve in a gyro. Crispy, flavorful, and delicious.

This spicy recipe is perfect to use in a delicious batch of Spicy Chickpea Gyros, but if you craving even more chickpea recipes, then be sure to try making some Chickpea 'Tuna' Salad or Curry Hummus.

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If you love crispy roasted chickpeas and a good flavorful spice blend, then this recipe is perfect for you!

If you haven't ever tried making chickpeas, they're a round legume that is mild in flavor with a tender meaty center. They can be made from dried chickpeas, but I prefer using canned because they're so convenient. And a great source of fiber and protein that can take on just about any flavor profile.

The best thing about chickpeas is that they're so versatile and can be used in many delicious ways. Add your favorite seasoning and some oil and they roast into something crispy and amazing.

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Ingredient Notes

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Chickpeas - Also known as garbanzo beans. Will need one can for this recipe and can be found in the aisle with the beans in the grocery store.
Olive oil - Allows the spices to stick to the chickpeas as well as makes them crispy as they roast/bake in the oven.
Chili powder - Adds spicy chili flavor to the chickpeas.
Smoked paprika - Adds a rich smoky flavor to the chickpeas.
Cayenne pepper - Adds a moderate hot flavor to the chickpeas. This can be omitted if you prefer.
Salt - Balances out the flavors and keeps the recipe from tasting flat.
Ground black pepper - Adds a dry and slightly fruity flavor to the seasoning blend.

Instructions

Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Drain and dry the chickpeas with a kitchen towel or paper towel and add them to a small bowl.

To the small bowl with the drained and dried chickpeas, add the olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until the chickpeas are evenly coated.

large glass bowl with chickpeas, spices, and olive oil

Pour the seasoned chickpeas onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single even layer. Be sure to space them out well on the baking sheet.

parchment-lined baking sheet with seasoned chickpeas on it.

Place into the oven and allow them to bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and crispy on the outside. Carefully remove from the oven and pour into a bowl to serve as a snack, on top of a salad, or in a gyro. Enjoy!

roasted chickpeas on parchment-lined baking sheet

Recipe Tips

To achieve perfectly roasted crispy chickpeas, you must do a few things to make sure that happens.

Drain and rinse canned chickpeas well. I prefer to add them into a fine-mesh strainer and rinse them well under running water from the kitchen sink.
Dry the chickpeas thoroughly! Use a clean kitchen towel or thick paper towel to dry the chickpeas well. This will remove any excess liquid and ensure the chickpeas crisp up while roasting in the oven.
Peel and discard any excess skin on the chickpeas that you may notice.
Use a large sheet pan and be sure to leave plenty of space to allow the chickpeas to roast and not steam.
Bake in the oven at 400 degrees F. for about 30 minutes and stop to check them after 15 minutes. Feel free to give them a stir during this time to make sure they bake evenly.

Storage

These spicy chickpeas are best served the same day they are prepared but feel free to store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They may also be placed in a freezer bag and frozen for up to 30 days, but keep in mind they will not be crispy.

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Spicy Chickpeas

LaKita Anderson

These Spicy Chickpeas are a light and healthy snack that is the perfect savory topping to add to a salad or serve in a gyro. Crispy, flavorful, and delicious.

4.92 from 12 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 64 kcal

Ingredients

15 ounces (1 can) chickpeas, drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Drain and dry the 1-15 ounce can of chickpeas with a kitchen towel or paper towel and add them to a small bowl.
To the small bowl with the drained and dried chickpeas, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir until the chickpeas are evenly coated.
Pour the seasoned chickpeas onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them out into a single even layer. Be sure to space them out well on the baking sheet.
Place into the oven and allow them to bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden and crispy on the outside. Carefully remove from the oven and pour into a bowl to serve as a snack, on top of a salad, or in a gyro. Enjoy!
These spicy chickpeas are best served the same day they are prepared, but feel free to store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Notes

Drain and rinse canned chickpeas well. I prefer to add them into a fine-mesh strainer and rinse them well under running water from the kitchen sink.
Dry the chickpeas thoroughly! Use a clean kitchen towel or thick paper towel to dry the chickpeas well. This will remove any excess liquid and ensure the chickpeas crisp up while roasting in the oven.
Peel and discard any excess skin on the chickpeas that you may notice.
Use a large sheet pan and be sure to leave plenty of space to allow the chickpeas to roast and not steam.
Bake in the oven at 400 degrees F. for about 30 minutes and stop to check them after 15 minutes. Feel free to give them a stir during this time to make sure they bake evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 172mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 347IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg

*All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands used, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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Original post date 04/20/2016. Updated 04/04/2022.

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