Spicy Crispy Baked Chickpeas

Name: Spicy Crispy Baked Chickpeas
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cans (15.5 oz each) no salt added chickpeas, rinsed and drained well; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Updated 12/18/2025

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

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Swap out salty chips for this wonderfully easy and crisp baked chickpea recipe. Cumin and cayenne pepper add a rich, fiery edge to this irresistible vegetarian snack.

Total Time

50 minutes

Servings

8

Calories

146

Ingredients

Recipe yields 8 servings

2 cans (15.5 oz each) no salt added chickpeas, rinsed and drained well

2 Tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp salt

2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2

In a bowl, combine all ingredients and toss well. Pour onto prepared baking sheet. Bake until crunchy, about 45 minutes, or until the chickpeas start to blacken slightly. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1/4 cup

146

Calories

5

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

45

mg

Sodium

17

g

Carbs

1

g

Sat. Fat

5

g

Fiber

5

g

Protein

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