Crispy Garlic Herb Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas

Seasoned roasted chickpeas in a bowl with a small wooden spoon.

5 from 3 votes

Crispy Garlic Herb Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas

These Garlic Herb Seasoned Roasted Chickpeas are perfectly crispy and packed with savory flavor. A perfect vegan snack, salad topper, or soup garnish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Sides, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 154kcal

Author: Jenn Sebestyen

Equipment

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas drained, rinsed and dried really well
2 teaspoons olive oil
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
If you haven't already, rinse and drain the canned chickpeas. Dry them really well by gently rubbing them with a clean dish cloth or paper towels. Remove any loose skins that come unattached as they will burn easily.
Place the chickpeas in a small mixing bowl and drizzle them with the oil. Mix well.
Add the spices and herbs to the chickpeas and toss well until evenly coated.
Spread out the seasoned chickpeas onto the prepared baking sheet into one even layer.
Bake for 15 minutes. Shake the pan so the chickpeas get mixed up a bit. Bake for another 15 minutes until they are crunchy.
Serve immediately for best results.

Notes

Dry them really, really well. The drier the chickpeas before they go in the oven, the crispier the result.

Remove loose skins. They burn easily before the chickpeas finish roasting. Remove any that are already coming off — but there is no need to remove every single one.

Use a rimmed baking sheet. Chickpeas are round and will roll off a flat baking sheet. A rimmed sheet keeps everything in place.

Don't crowd the pan. Spread them in one even layer with a little space between each one. Crowding causes steaming rather than roasting.

Cool completely. The chickpeas continue to crisp up significantly as they cool. Always taste them after cooling — not straight out of the oven.

Air fryer option: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Add the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer and air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket two or three times. Start checking at the 12-minute mark since air fryers vary.

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