Description
Crispy roasted chickpeas coated in a sweet and spicy glaze — a healthy, addictive snack that’s easy to make and perfect for snacking or topping salads.
Ingredients
- 1 (15-oz / ~400 g) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Drain, rinse, and pat chickpeas dry thoroughly using paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, honey/maple syrup, paprika, cayenne, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Cool slightly before serving — they will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Notes
- Ensure chickpeas are very dry before roasting for maximum crunch.
- Adjust cayenne or sweetener based on spice/sweetness preference.
- Use regular paprika or other spices if smoked paprika is unavailable.
- Air fryer method works too — just reduce cooking time and monitor closely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
