21 Scrumptious Crispy Chickpea Recipes

Oct 08, 2018 by apost team

When you come home after a long, hard day of work with a growling stomach, most of us do not immediately go for a can of chickpeas. 

These nutritious beans, otherwise known as "garbanzo beans" are severely underrated - not only are they delicious when prepared right, but they also provide us with so much nutritional value like healthy fats, protein, numerous vitamins and minerals, and fiber. 

You can roast them, fry them, bake them, eat them straight out of the can - whatever floats your boat really. Or, if you really want to take it up a notch, you can check out this collection of 21 chickpea recipes we compiled here for our readers - you will, without a doubt, love them! 

The View From Great Island has created this delicious recipe for Tandoori Roasted Chickpeas. Not only is this dish bursting with flavor, but it's super quick to prepare too.

Just toss these bad boys into the mixed spices and roast them in the oven for 35 minutes and, well, dig in! 

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The cooks over at Inquiring Chef are the masterminds behind this delicious snack. For this one, you will have to go through the daunting task of peeling the chickpeas before coating them with the spices. This might sound like a big "NOPE" but trust us when we say - it is totally worth it. Plus bonus points for using such simple ingredients we all already have in our pantry!

Meet Kim, the genius behind Kims Cravings, who came up with the amazing idea of adding ranch seasoning to Crispy Chickpeas. Toss your leftovers into a salad for a not-so-boring yet healthy packed lunch for the next day. 

Now, we know what you are thinking. No, we have not completely lost our minds. But once you try these, you probably will (in a good way). This snack is low calorie and high protein - perfect to satisfy those afternoon cravings. Go on, give it a chance, you can thank us later. 

Forget Taco Bell - She Likes Food has gifted us with these delicious babies which have all the tex-mex flavor you can hope for without all the trans fats and calories. 

These Oven-Roasted Chickpeas created by Yuri Elkaim are generously coated with garlic, cayenne, cumin, and onions to create this irresistible dish. Try smothering them with some tahini sauce or just throw them into a salad and you've got yourself one scrumptious meal. 

Yet another sweet chickpea recipe, these Honey Roasted Chickpeas created by Real House Moms are to die for. Perfect for curbing anyone's sweet tooth without all the calories you get from the peanut version.

For all the Vegetarians out there - missing those summer days on the summer patio grilling up those barbecue ribs and chicken legs? Luckily for you, Running In A Skirt has this finger-licking-good recipe for BBQ Roasted Chickpeas guaranteed to satisfy your nostalgia.

We've all been there - In the mood for a crispy salty treat to snack on - A Virtual Vegan has created this super delicious alternative to potato chips that are so much healthier and delicious. 

Oh, glorious pizza. No matter humanities differences, I think it's safe to assume that we all love ourselves a good pizza. That gooey mozzarella, that rich tomato sauce, the fresh basil - Even a bad pizza is still pretty darn good! Amuse-Your-Bouche came up with the fantastic idea of roasting chickpeas with pizza toppings to create this scrumptious snack for a fraction of the calories. 

Honey Mustard is not just good on chicken wings, and Bark Time is here to prove it. This simple recipe calls for just 5 ingredients and less than half an hour of your time - so you really do not have an excuse not to try it.

Another simple recipe that calls for just 4 ingredients - Exsloth uses a Chai spice blend and maple syrup to create this nutritious yet sweet snack that contains absolutely no refined sugar. Perfect for a chilly fall evening! 

We mistakenly associate gingerbread flavor with the Christmas Holidays, and then forget about it the rest of the year. My Whole Food Life is here to remind us that this flavor deserves so much more of our love. 

Processed Snacks are kinda like the devil - they seduce you with their undeniably addictive flavors - yet it is no secret that they are not the best for our health. If you've made the decision of cutting them out of your diet then good for you! Go ahead and reward yourself with this recipe made by Fooduzzi, which brings to you that amazing Cheez-it flavor we are all familiar with from our childhood, with so much more nutritional value. 

One Green Planet has come up with the genius idea of making buffalo flavored chickpeas that - believe it or not - only call for 3(!!!) ingredients. Eat these with some celery and blue cheese, and you've got yourself a mouth-watering treat.

Want to keep these Nacho Roasted Chickpeas by Life Currents Blog all to yourself? Go ahead, we won't tell - and we won't judge you either.

In all seriousness, try pairing these with some freshly made guacamole, or maybe some sour cream or salsa, or all of the above! You will not regret it.

Sometimes you just can't decide whether you want a sweet or savory snack to munch on - with Let's Dish's recipe for sweet and spicy chickpeas, you get the best of both worlds. Covered in brown sugar for sweetness and chili powder for heat, this recipe is the perfect snack when you're low on time - they take less than 20 minutes to prepare! 

Nutritionist Reviews created this recipe with a classic flavor profile in mind. We are all familiar with this delicious combination of sour and salty - so we don't think it is necessary to mention how addictive this snack is. 

This appetizer created by A Dish Of Daily Life calls for fresh ingredients like parmesan, garlic and lemon zest to create this wonderful snack. Perfect as a starter to accompany an Italian Dinner!

I am pretty convinced that sriracha is our gift from the Gods. I cannot think of any time I've regretted adding it to a meal. The Healthy Maven created this simple recipe which smothers the chickpeas in sriracha and lime juice and brings chickpea snacks up to a whole new level of sophistication. 

Air Fryers are all the hype now - you get that delicious crispiness that comes with deep frying food without the mess and with only a little to no oil at all. Don't have an air fryer? Don't sweat it - Vegan Huggs has got you covered with an over version too.

Which one of these recipes are you trying first? Let us know in the comments - we would love to know how your chickpeas turn out.

And remember - sharing is caring! So make sure you pass this list on to your friends and family, we're sure they will love you for it.