Spicy Chickpeas
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.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy chickpeas
Servings: 4
Calories: 64kcal
- 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
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.
- 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.
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 347IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg