Name: Sweet & Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 Tin Chickpeas ((drained)); 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil; 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika; 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper ((more if you want them extra spicy)); 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup ((optional but gives them the sweetness)); 1 Tsp Sumac Powder; 1 Tsp Tomato Paste; 1 Tsp Chilli Powder

These spicy roasted chickpeas are the perfect high-protein plant-based snack. They’re crunchy, healthy, and most importantly – delicious!

Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are a great, and tasty way of adding important fibre and plant protein to your diet. They’re also packed with nutrients your body will thrive on.

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What’s Great About Chickpeas?

Due to their high fibre content, chickpeas are known for keeping you fuller for longer. Which is another reason why they make such a great healthy snack option.

Chickpeas are also very high in plant protein. 160 grams of drained, cooked chickpeas contains roughly 14 grams of vegan protein.

Recipe Tips

Remove the chickpea skins to get an even better crunch
Pat them dry before coating in the oil and spices
Use an air fryer if you want to cook them faster
Make them your own by adding different herbs & spices

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Roasted Chickpea Recipe

Chickpeas
Sesame Oil
Smoked Paprika
Chilli Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Maple Syrup (optional but gives them the sweetness and glazed finish)
Sumac Powder
Tomato Paste

How To Make Sweet & Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Pre-heat your oven to 200C/180C fan – or Gas 4.

Lightly cover your baking tray with oil to avoid sticking. You can use any oil to do this.

Drain and rinse the chickpeas and put into a large bowl. If you can be bothered, rub off all of the chickpea skins and throw away. This will make your roasted chickpeas even crunchier.

Add in the rest of the ingredients and toss the chickpeas until they are well coated.

Tip out the mixture onto a baking tray and bake for 35-40 mins. Give them a shake halfway through to give them more of a crunch.

Leave to cool on the baking tray before moving them to an airtight container to store. They do better out of the fridge when being stored. Left in the fridge tends to soften them up quicker.

FAQ’s

Can These Be Baked In An Air Fryer?

Yes! We actually find they come out better in an air fryer. You will only need to bake them for approx 20 minutes – shaking half way through to avoid them sticking together.

How Long Do They Keep Once Cooked?

These roasted chickpeas can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days. However, the longer you leave them, the softer they will become. You can however, put them back into the oven on a baking tray to crisp them up again.

How Do You Make Them Extra Crunchy?

To make your chickpeas even crunchier, make sure you remove their outer skins. You could also add a sprinkling of cornstarch to them for some extra crunch.

Sweet & Spicy Roasted Chickpea Recipe