Roasted Chickpea Snack | Salt & Vinegar
The ultimate snack for traveling! We are loving this little crunchy, tangy, protein-packed Roasted Chickpea Snack. Warning, you will need to make more than one batch!
Whether you make your own freshly cooked chickpeas or use those cans sitting in your cupboard, you’re going to love these. They are even a great healthy snack for traveling and on the go.
These roasted chickpeas are fabulous because they’re…
- Perfect snack
- Crunchy
- Tangy
- Low-fat
- Vegan
- Oil-free
- Addictive
Roasted in the oven, chickpeas transform into a crispy, salty, savory snack. So irresistible and easy to eat by the handful. They are great for guilt-free snacking because they are actually healthy.
How to make healthy roasted chickpeas
The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.
I sometimes use canned chickpeas because they are already cooked, but making your own from dried chickpeas is even better. If you have an InstantPot, they can go from dry beans to cooked beans in about 30 minutes.
If using canned chickpeas, just be sure to drain and rinse them before making this crispy chickpea snack. You can do this by pouring them into a colander or strainer.
The trick to getting that vinegary flavor is to parboil them in vinegar for 15-minutes, then allow them to soak another 30 minutes. This gives them time to soak up that tangy flavor.
Place in oven at 400°F and allow to cook for 45 minutes to an hour, STIRRING EVERY 15 MINUTES, just like you do when making party mix. The temperature and frequent stirring are necessary to get them crunchy. Ovens vary, so some may only require 45 minutes while others will take longer.
I line my baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to make cleanup a breeze.
Watch them very closely and test them when they become golden brown. There really is a fine line between perfect and overcooked, so I monitor them constantly at the end.
Be prepared when you open the oven door between stirrings. The vinegar will be stout and take you by surprise!
I’ve tried different versions of roasted chickpea snacks with assorted seasonings and just couldn’t get the flavor to pop, that is until these. Terrific tangy vinegar snack!
Air fryer cooking instructions
Place seasoned chickpeas in the air fryer basket.
Set the temperature to 360°F and time to 17 minutes.
After 5 minutes of cooking, open and shake the peas around. Close and continue cooking.
Stop and shake about every 5 minutes or so.
Once they are finished cooking, remove them from the basket, and serve immediately.
Your Questions Answered
- Q: Are roasted chickpeas good for you? Definitely! Roasted chickpeas are full of fiber and protein, and they help to keep you full for hours. They are a terrific healthy snack.
- Q: How long can you keep roasted chickpeas? They should last about 5-7 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You will need to reheat them in an oven or toaster oven to get that crisp back.
- Q: Are roasted chickpeas good for weight loss? Chickpeas are loaded with fiber that helps you feel full for longer. With that full feeling, you’ll eat less which is great for weight loss.
Other healthy snacks
- 15 Easy Plant-Based Snack Idea
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Colorful Chili Bean Dip
- Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
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Chickpeas Roasted Snack | Salt and Vinegar
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas (or 1-1/2 cups fresh cooked chickpeas)
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
Instructions
- Rinse and drain chickpeas. Place them in a pot with vinegar and allow to boil approximately 15 minutes.
- Turn the burner off and allow the pot to sit for 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Drain vinegar from chickpeas (but don't rinse them) and pour onto a prepared baking sheet. Add garlic powder, sea salt, and parsley flakes and stir them around on the sheet.
- Place in oven at 400 degrees and allow to cook for 45 minutes-1 hour, STIRRING EVERY 15 MINUTES, just like you do when making party mix. The temperature and frequent stirring is necessary to get them crunchy. Ovens vary so some may only require 45 minutes while others will take longer.
- Remove from oven, allow to cool, and eat!
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Your Questions Answered
- Q: Are roasted chickpeas good for you? Definitely! Roasted chickpeas are full of fiber and protein, and they help to keep you full for hours. They are a terrific healthy snack.
- Q: How long can you keep roasted chickpeas? They should last about 5-7 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You will need to reheat them in an oven or toaster oven to get that crisp back.
- Q: Are roasted chickpeas good for weight loss? Chickpeas are loaded with fiber that helps you feel full for longer. With that full feeling, you’ll eat less which is great for weight loss.
Nutrition
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I love roasted chickpeas. Left overs turned into a very flavorful hummus.
Nadege, what a terrific idea to make hummus out of leftovers! I’ve never had leftovers and actually have to wrestle my husband over these, but if I ever do, I think they would make amazingly flavored hummus. Thanks for the tip!
Can red wine, apple cider or balsamic vinegar be used? I am out of white vinegar.
Thanks!
Suzy
suzyworldgirl @gmail.com
Absolutely! Either one should work just fine.
Awesome.. Going to the kitchen right now to give this recipe a go!
How do you tell when to take them out? When I have roasted chickpeas in the past they are usually either too soft or too hard because they taste different once they cool. What is your secret to getting them just right?
Sally, I watch them very closely and test them when they become golden brown. There really is a fine line between perfect and overcooked, so I monitor them constantly at the end.
How long do these stay good for?? Wondering if I could double or triple and have a few days of snacking.
If kept in an air-tight container, they should last at least 3 days, I would think. Hope you enjoy them.
Very good. Reminds me of corn nut. Vinegar is not too strong, however I would cook it outdoor. I will try ranch seasoning for my husband next time.