Description

Crispy BBQ Roasted Chickpeas are a delicious and healthy snack featuring seasoned chickpeas roasted to perfection with smoky spices and a hint of sweetness. These crunchy bites are perfect for guilt-free snacking, adding a flavorful crunch to salads, or serving as a party appetizer.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

1 tablespoon maple sugar (or coconut sugar)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon fine salt

Wet Ingredients

2 tablespoons avocado oil (or other neutral tasting oil)
1 (15.5 oz) can low-sodium chickpeas or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting.
Prepare Chickpeas: Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer and pat them dry with a kitchen towel while still in the strainer. Rub gently to help remove skins, then pinch remaining skins off with your fingers and discard.
Arrange Chickpeas: Transfer the peeled chickpeas onto a 12-inch cast iron skillet or a suitable baking sheet, ensuring they are in one even layer without overcrowding to promote crisping.
Toss with Oil: Drizzle the chickpeas with avocado oil and toss well with two spoons until evenly coated. Spread them out uniformly.
Roast: Place in the oven and roast for 35 minutes, shaking the skillet or tossing halfway through to ensure even roasting and crispiness.
Prepare Spice Mix: While roasting, whisk together maple sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl.
Season Chickpeas: Remove the skillet from the oven once roasting is complete. Sprinkle the spice mix over the chickpeas immediately and toss well to evenly coat all pieces.
Cool and Serve: Allow the chickpeas to cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan, spreading them out to crisp up further. Once cooled enough to handle, serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an open container if not eaten immediately to maintain crunchiness.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of your favorite BBQ sauce after roasting.
Make sure to peel the chickpeas for the best crispy texture, but if using canned, rinsed, and dried chickpeas work well.
Adjust spice levels according to your preference by adding more chili powder or smoked paprika for smokiness.
Store leftovers in a breathable container to keep them crispy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 40g)
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg