Crispy BBQ Roasted Chickpeas

The Finished Chickpeas

Roasted chickpeas are a favorite at my house, and we've tried many different flavors. However, after tasting these delicious, crispy BBQ-flavored bites, I don't think I will ever go back to Garlic Parmesan! With two main ingredients and several spices, these chickpeas are hard to stay away from! 

The only problem with these little guys is that the inside, soft part tends to dry out overnight, whereas the crispy shell gets soft. . 

You can adapt this simple recipe. Just use the same process but experiment with different spices. 

Now for the recipe:

Ingredients

For the recipe, you will need chickpeas, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, and brown sugar. 

Step 1

After several experimentation batches, I found out that the best way to get the beans crispy was to let them dry for a few hours. Open up the can, thoroughly rinse the chickpeas, and lay them in a single layer to dry. Let them dry for 1.5-2 hours. This lets the moisture out of the peas.  

Step 2

 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix up the spices and set them aside. 

Step 3

Place the chickpeas in a small bowl and pour the olive oil over them. You can reduce the oil amount by half, but they won't be as crispy. 

Lay the chickpeas out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Then shake the chickpeas or stir them on the sheet.  

Repeat twice. They should bake for a total of 30 minutes. When they're done, they will be golden brown and crispy. 

Sprinkle on the spices quickly. Stir the chickpeas to coat. Let cool slightly, but they're served best when warm!!

Okay, so now for the actual recipe amounts. 

Crispy BBQ Chickpeas

1 15 oz. can chickpeas, a.k.a garbanzo beans

1 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil

2 tsp. packed light brown sugar

1/4 tsp of the following: garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder

Follow the steps above to create this yummilicious masterpiece!!