Description
These Garlic BBQ Roasted Chickpeas are a flavorful and crispy snack, seasoned with a smoky blend of spices and roasted to perfection. They combine the hearty texture of chickpeas with the rich taste of garlic, smoked paprika, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar—a perfect healthy alternative to traditional crunchy snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpeas
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Seasoning & Oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Dry chickpeas: Pat the drained and rinsed chickpeas thoroughly with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, which helps achieve maximum crispiness during roasting.
- Coat with oil: Place the dried chickpeas in a large mixing bowl and toss them with the olive oil until they are fully coated, ensuring even roasting and flavor absorption.
- Prepare seasoning blend: In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, brown sugar, chili powder, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a smoky, slightly sweet, and savory spice mix.
- Season chickpeas: Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the oiled chickpeas, then toss thoroughly until every chickpea is evenly coated with the spices.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread the seasoned chickpeas out in a single layer on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet to promote even roasting and prevent steaming.
- Roast chickpeas: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 35 minutes. Shake the pan or stir the chickpeas halfway through cooking to ensure they roast evenly and become golden and crispy.
- Cool for crunch: Once roasted, remove the chickpeas from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. Cooling helps them reach maximum crunchiness, perfect for snacking.
Notes
- Patting the chickpeas dry is crucial to achieving a crispy texture.
- Shaking or stirring the chickpeas halfway through roasting ensures even cooking and browning.
- Allow the chickpeas to cool completely before storing; warm chickpeas will lose their crispiness.
- Store roasted chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
- You can adjust the chili powder amount to control the level of spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Roasted chickpeas, garlic BBQ chickpeas, crispy chickpea snack, healthy snack, vegan snack, roasted legume snack
