These little crispy baked chickpeas are packed with a lot of flavor. Roasted chickpeas are great on soups, salads, or on their own as a healthy snack! Try one or all 4 ways to make this easy crunchy garbanzo beans recipe in the oven or air fryer.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. To make in the air fryer, skip this step.
Drain and rinse chickpeas and place on kitchen towel. Using another towel, gently dry off chickpeas. I like to let them air dry for at least 30 minutes so they are 100% dry. This yeilds crispy chickpeas!
Place chickpeas in a small mixing bowl and add olive oil. Mix well.
Pour chickpeas onto a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping frequently to prevent burning. Set aside the mixing bowl because you will put the chickpeas back into the bowl after baking.
To make in the air fryer: Pour chickpeas in the air fryer container in a single layer. Bake at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Chili Lime Roasted Chickpeas:
While chickpeas are roasting, mix chili powder and salt in a small bowl.
Remove chickpeas from the oven when they are nice and crispy. Place the chickpeas in the mixing bowl and top with the seasoning mixture. Add lime juice and lime zest and mix well.
BBQ Roasted Chickpeas:
While chickpeas are roasting, mix seasonings in a small bowl.
Remove chickpeas from the oven when they are nice and crispy. Place the chickpeas in the mixing bowl and top with the seasoning mixture. Mix well.
Garlic and Herb Roasted Chickpeas:
While chickpeas are roasting, mix seasonings in a small bowl.
Remove chickpeas from the oven when they are nice and crispy. Place the chickpeas in the mixing bowl and top with the seasoning mixture. Mix well.
Tikka Masala Roasted Chickpeas:
While chickpeas are roasting, mix seasonings in a small bowl.
Remove chickpeas from the oven when they are nice and crispy. Place the chickpeas in the mixing bowl and top with the seasoning mixture. Mix well.
Notes
Keep leftover baked chickpeas in a loosely covered container at room temperature for up to 2 days.