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A bowl of crispy BBQ chickpeas served as a healthy snack

Crispy BBQ chickpea snacks

Crunchy, smoky, and satisfying—these Crispy BBQ Chickpeas are the ultimate healthy snack. High in protein and fiber, they’re gluten-free, vegan, and ridiculously easy to make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 snack servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp BBQ seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste
Optional Homemade BBQ Seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • cumin and cayenne pinch, optional

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper Towels
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Dry the chickpeas thoroughly with a paper towel to ensure crispiness.
  3. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, BBQ seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and salt until well coated.
  4. Spread the chickpeas on the baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap.
  5. Roast for 25–30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through. Chickpeas should be golden and crisp.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool on the tray. They’ll continue to crisp as they cool.

Notes

These chickpeas are best eaten the day of for maximum crunch, but can be stored at room temp for up to 4 days. Reheat in oven if they soften. Try variations like taco, ranch, or sweet & spicy by swapping spices.