Roasted Chickpeas

Yumna Jawad

Updated Nov 30, 2025

4.98 from 141 votes

Easy roasted chickpeas with customizable seasonings and two cooking methods oven or air fryer. A quick, high-protein snack that stays crunchy.

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Roasted chickpeas are soo gooD!

I turn to roasted chickpeas all the time when I want something crunchy that isn’t chips. Roasted chickpeas are salty, crispy, and easy to season in a bunch of different ways depending on what I’m craving. They’re super quick, too. Just dry them well, toss with oil and spices, and roast or air-fry until they’re crunchy. I snack on them warm right off the sheet pan or sprinkle them on salads when I need some texture.

Happy Cooking!
– Yumna

Roasted Chickpea Ingredients

Ingredients for recipe in separate containers: bowl of chickpeas, spices, and oil.
  • Chickpeas: Canned chickpeas are convenient and ready to use, but you can also use dry chickpeas that have been soaked and cooked. For tips, read my post on how to cook dried chickpeas.
  • Olive Oil: Any cooking oil will do, but I prefer the taste of olive oil!
  • Seasoning: I like to flavor these roasted chickpeas with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Regular paprika is my favorite, but smoked or sweet paprika will also be delicious.

How to Make Roasted Chickpeas (2 Ways)

Most of the time, I prefer roasting chickpeas in my air fryer vs the oven, but that’s just me. Both the oven and the air fryer work really well for roasting chickpeas, making them extra crispy.

Dry and Season Your Chickpeas

Chickpeas in a colander.
Step 1: Rinse your chickpeas in a colander until the water runs clear.
After rinsing and patting them dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Using a paper towel, dab the chickpeas to dry them completely.
Chickpeas in bowl with oil, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper added.
Step 3: Transfer chickpeas to a bowl, add olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
After tossing to fully coat in the bowl.
Step 4: Toss until the chickpeas are well coated.

Oven-Roast Your Chickpeas

Spread out in a single layer on baking sheet.
Step 1: Spread the chickpeas out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
After baking in oven.
Step 2: Bake in the preheated oven, tossing halfway through.

Air Fry Your Chickpeas

Spread out in a single layer in air fryer.
Step 1: Spread the chickpeas out in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer.
After air frying.
Step 2: Air fry, tossing halfway through.
Seasoned roasted chickpeas in separate bowls.

Roasted Chickpea Recipe

Author: Yumna Jawad
4.98 from 141 votes
Crunchy roasted chickpeas made with simple pantry spices and baked or air-fried until crisp. Great for snacking or adding to salads and bowls.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings4 servings

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Ingredients
 
 

Curry Variation

  • ½ teaspoon curry
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric

Chili Variation

Za'atar Variation

Instructions

  • Rinse the chickpeas in a colander until the water runs clear. Using a paper towel, dab the chickpeas to dry them completely.
  • Transfer chickpeas to a bowl, add olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper, and toss until the chickpeas are well coated.

To Bake the Chickpeas:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread the chickpeas out in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  • Enjoy immediately while they’re warm, or allow to cool and then store in an airtight container to enjoy later.

To Air Fry the Chickpeas:

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
  • Spread the chickpeas out in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  • Enjoy immediately while they’re warm, or allow to cool and then store in an airtight container to enjoy later.

Equipment

Notes

  • My Top Tip: Take it easy on the olive oil. I recommend measuring your tablespoon of olive oil carefully (rather than eyeballing it). A little extra oil can leave you with soggy chickpeas!
  • Storage: These roasted chickpeas can be stored in an tupperware container for around 4 days at room temperature. Be sure to crack open the container slightly since the air helps them stay crisp.
  • Freezing: Allow your chickpeas to cool completely, then place them in an airtight container for up to a month. When you’re ready to eat, thaw them at room temperature.
Please note that Metric conversions are estimates only.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 296mg, Potassium: 153mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 139IU, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

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I make it at least twice a week. It’s become the go-to snack! Over butternut squash soup also!
Thank you! – Carmen

Recipe Tips

  1. Pat your chickpeas dry thoroughly after rinsing them. Excess moisture will cause them to steam in the oven, so they won’t get crispy!
  2. Take it easy on the olive oil. I recommend measuring your tablespoon of olive oil carefully (rather than eyeballing it). A little extra oil can leave you with soggy chickpeas!
  3. Spread your coated chickpeas in a single layer.  Make sure your chickpeas don’t overlap on the baking sheet so that they cook evenly!
  4. Enjoy your chickpeas immediately. Unfortunately, oven roasted chickpeas just don’t stay very crispy for more than a couple hours. I recommend eating them while they’re hot and crunchy.
4 bowls of roasted chickpeas each with different spices

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FAQs

How can I make sure my chickpeas are extra crispy?

Make sure to dry the chickpeas thoroughly after rinsing. Also, don’t overcrowd them on the baking sheet. Giving them space helps them roast evenly and get crispier.

Air fryer roasted chickpeas in an air fryer basket.

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  1. Melinda says:

    Question: If you make roast the chickpeas in an air fryer, what are the instructions? How long?

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  2. Amber says:

    I just followed this recipe to the letter and got black, burned chickpeas. 425 for 30-35 minutes, flipped halfway through, right? What went wrong?

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    1. Yumna J. says:

      Oh no! So sorry that your chickpeas burned, Amber. Did you make sure to dry them really well and use parchment paper? They can burn when there’s too much moisture or they are directly touching the hot pan while baking.

      Reply
  3. Dumpling says:

    This was so good! The texture was not what I expected โ€” it reminded me of a roast potato: crisp skin, soft inside. I had been expecting the whole thing to be crunchy. I normally prefer chickpeas to have a soft texture, so even if I did do it โ€œwrongโ€, the result I got was better than I expected haha!

    Iโ€™m about to run to the store to grab another can of chickpeas to make this again!

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  4. Angie says:

    OMG this is sooooo good I have to buy an air fryer. Even if not very crispy still good! My picky eater son loved it!

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    1. Yumna Jawad says:

      Thank you! Glad your son enjoyed it too!

      Reply
  5. John Kaplan, MD says:

    I adapted and altered this recipe for a whole foods plant-based orientation. We do not add bottled oil to the foods we make in our home. The oven roasted chickpeas were crisp and flavorful, and they went well as a salad topper. Thank you for this great idea!
    Dr. John

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    1. Yumna J. says:

      I’m glad it still worked! You’re so welcome!

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