Description
Crunchy Roasted BBQ Chickpeas are a delicious and healthy snack option made by roasting chickpeas coated in olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and a drizzle of honey. This recipe delivers a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and sweet flavors, resulting in crispy, flavorful bites that are ideal for a protein-packed snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpeas
- 2 tins of chickpeas (400g each)
Seasonings and Coating
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp coarse salt
- 2 tsp runny honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C Fan (approximately 350°F). This ensures the oven is hot enough to roast the chickpeas to a perfect crunch.
- Prepare the chickpeas: Drain the chickpeas from the tins and remove their outer skins for extra crunchiness. Then, place them between paper towels and gently press, rolling over to dry them thoroughly without squishing.
- Coat the chickpeas: In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, and coarse salt. Add the dried chickpeas and toss them well to ensure every chickpea is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- First roast: Spread the chickpeas out on a large baking tray (or two) making sure they are in a single layer and not overcrowded. Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to start crisping them up.
- Add honey and continue roasting: Remove the tray from the oven and drizzle the runny honey over the chickpeas. Stir them gently to distribute the honey evenly and spread them out again on the tray.
- Final roast: Return the chickpeas to the oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes, checking after 10 minutes to prevent burning. They should be crunchy and lightly browned when done.
- Cool and store: Let the chickpeas cool completely on the baking tray. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their crispness for snacking later.
Notes
- Removing the chickpea skins before roasting enhances crunchiness and texture.
- Keep an eye on the chickpeas during the final roasting stage as sizes and ovens vary; this prevents burning.
- The combination of smoked paprika and chili powder provides a smoky and mildly spicy flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of honey.
- These roasted chickpeas make a healthy, fiber-rich, high-protein snack perfect for guilt-free munching.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 851 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
