Garlicky Roasted Chickpeas are highly addictive! Snack on them, add them to salads, or use them to garnish soups. This easy, oven baked crispy chickpea recipe is vegan and gluten-free. You can make them in an air-fryer, too!
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
I’ve had a love affair with roasted garbanzo beans for many years. I’m not really sure how I discovered them or why I started making them, but they’ve been a mainstay in my diet for quite a while.
It took me by surprise when I heard non-vegan coworkers talking about roasting chickpeas a few years ago. How did they hear about them? Who gave away my secret? Now they seem to be all the rage – recipes are quite abundant online, and pre-made bags of chickpeas are available in just about any grocery store.
Garlicky Roasted Chickpeas
This Garlicky Roasted Chickpeas recipe is my favorite. It almost seems too easy to share, but as I was making them recently, I snapped a few pictures and decided it was too easy not to share.
What You Need
You only need a few ingredients to make this recipe.
- Chickpeas
- Aquafaba
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
See the recipe card for exact amounts.
How to Make Roasted Chickpeas
I used to make roasted chickpeas in the oven, but since getting an air fryer, I now cook them in it. They take about half the time in the air fryer as they do in the oven. In mine, they cook up in about 20 minutes, but since air fryer cooking times can vary, they might be ready in just 15 in others.
- If you’re roasting your chickpeas in the oven, preheat it to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- First you place your chickpeas in a bowl and drizzle on the aquafaba and lemon juice. Add the spices and mix to coat.
- If you're roasting them in the oven, bake for 20 minutes, and then carefully roll the chickpeas around on the baking sheet. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don’t burn.
- If you’re roasting them in an air fryer, cook them for about 15-20 minutes at 400°F, or until they’re crisp. Be sure to shake the basket at the halfway point.
Aquafaba
I used to use oil when making roasted chickpeas, but now I use aquafaba, which is the liquid that's in the chickpea can.
When draining cans of chickpeas, I pour the liquid into small containers and place it in the freezer so I always have aquafaba on hand if I need it. (I use chickpeas several times a week, though, so I will admit that I sometimes pour the magical liquid down the drain.)
If you prefer to cook chickpeas from scratch rather than use the canned variety, just save the cooking water. (Not the soaking water!)
Serving Your Roasted Chickpeas
I like to use roasted chickpeas as croutons in salads. I also like to add them to creamy soups as garnish. You can use them in just about any dish that could use a bit of crunch.
How to Store Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas taste the best when they're eaten right away. Store any leftover chickpeas in a container with a loose-fitting lid at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Chickpeas stored in the fridge or in an air-tight container may lose their crispiness. If that happens, just roast them in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes, until they reach desired crispness.
Garlicky Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon aquafaba (liquid from can of chickpeas)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- If you’re roasting the chickpeas in the oven, preheat it to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the chickpeas in a bowl and drizzle on the olive oil and lemon juice. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, and mix to coat.
- If you're roasting them in the oven, bake for 20 minutes, and then carefully roll the chickpeas around on the baking sheet. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, keeping an eye on them so they don’t burn.
- If you’re roasting them in an air fryer, cook them for about 15-20 minutes at 400°F, or until crisp. Be sure to shake the basket at the halfway point.
Serve Your Crispy Roasted Chickpeas With:
Other delicious chickpea recipes include:
- Smoky Kale and Chickpeas with Miso Peanut Drizzle from Bold Flavored Vegan Cooking by Celine Steen
- Curried Mango Chickpea Wrap from The Plant-Based Diet Meal Plan by Heather Nicholds
- Buffalo Chickpea Tacos from Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen by Richa Hingle
- Tahini Chickpea Salad
Jenn
We love roasted chickpeas around here too! So crunchy and flavorful and delicious! I'm going to have to try this garlicky version next!
Becky Striepe
These look so good, Dianne! I love garlicky anything.
JL Fields
I'm going to try this recipe in my air fryer! 🙂
Dianne
Cool! Let me know how it goes.
Dianne
Thank you, Becky! Me, too!
Dianne
Thanks, Jenn! I hope you like them.
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
I LOVE roasted chickpeas. They are a norm over here every which way! That crispy outside with that soft middle. YUM!!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I love roasted chickpeas! These will go great in a Caesar salad!
Dianne
Yes, I add them Caesar salads a lot!
Dianne
Aren't they the best?!
Alisa Fleming
Love roasted chickpeas! I've not added lemon before - I bet that adds nice zing to the flavor.
Dianne
It does!
Linda @ Veganosity
Roasted chickpeas are one of my favorite snacks. I love the garlic flavor in these. YUM!
Sarah
I love roasted chick peas! We actually made some tonight—so good!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
I love roasted chickpeas but have never done them with garlic, I'll try yours next time I'm roasting!
Dianne
I hope you enjoy it!
Dianne
Aren't they the best?
Dianne
Thanks, Linda!
Cadry
Roasted chickpeas are such a great snack! I remember when I first learned about them, I was going through a can of chickpeas a day. I've slowed down since then, but I'm still happy to have them anytime.
Melissa @ Vegan Huggs
One of my favorite snacks! I love your garlicky version. They must be incredibly delicious! 🙂
Dianne
Thank you, Melissa!
Dianne
Aren't they the best?!
Ginny McMeans
This is the perfect snack. Thanks!
Vegan Heaven
One of my favorite snacks!! Soooo good! 🙂
Dianne
Aren't they?