Description
A crunchy and healthy snack packed with ranch flavor, fiber, and protein, perfect for movie nights or school lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups drained)
- 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp ranch seasoning
- Optional: 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or pinch cayenne for heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chickpeas dry and let them air-dry briefly.
- Toss drained chickpeas with olive oil and ranch seasoning in a bowl.
- Spread chickpeas in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 30–40 minutes, shaking every 8–10 minutes until golden and crunchy.
- For air frying, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12–18 minutes, shaking every 4–5 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before storing to lock in crispness.
Notes
Store cooled chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To refresh stale chickpeas, re-crisp in a 350°F oven for 5–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg