Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

4.43 from 7 votes

Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas are a great snack for the whole family and can be made sweet or spicy or even plain with a drizzle of olive oil.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Snack, Appetizer

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

Servings:

1 15 ounce can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt {more or less to taste}
1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika {or your favorite spice: other ideas cinnamon paprika, sumac, za'atar}

Rinse and drain the chickpeas. On a rimmed baking sheet put a paper towel down and lay the chickpeas out in a single layer. Lay another paper towel over the chickpeas and let them sit for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
After 20 minutes roll your hands over the paper towel to loosen any casings. Pick through the chickpeas and discard any loose casings.
In a medium mixing bowl mix together chickpeas, olive oil and salt.
Spread back on a rimmed baking sheet (without the paper towel) and roast for 35-40 minutes tossing occasionally, until crispy and golden.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the spice of your choice over the chickpeas (for example 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon). If using honey put the chickpeas back in a mixing bowl and stir the honey in.
Serve warm or put in a tupperware dish. These are best the first day.