These oven-roasted chickpeas are crunchy, savory, and addictive. Roasted until crisp and tossed with warm spices, they make the perfect snack, salad topper, or crunchy side—naturally vegan and easy to customize.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1½ tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Seasoning Options (choose 1 combo or mix):

• Smoky:
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
• Classic Garlic Herb:
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
• Spicy:
  • ¼–½ tsp cayenne or chili powder
• Everything-Style:
  • 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning (add after roasting)

🔪  Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat completely dry with a towel (this is key for crispiness).

🔥  How to Roast

1. Toss dried chickpeas with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chosen spices.
2. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Roast for 25–35 minutes, shaking the pan every 10 minutes.
4. Chickpeas are done when golden and crunchy on the outside.

✨  Finish & Serve

• Taste and adjust seasoning while warm.
• Add delicate seasonings (like everything bagel or nutritional flakes) after roasting.
• Let cool 5 minutes — they crisp more as they cool.

🧠  Tips for Extra Crisp

• Don’t overcrowd the pan
• Use parchment or bare metal (not foil)