Crispy Oven Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas
These crispy oven-roasted buffalo chickpeas are spicy, crunchy, packed with bold buffalo flavor, and made with simple pantry ingredients for the ultimate wholesome snack or salad topper.
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 203kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 2 (19 oz) cans Chickpeas drained, rinsed and dried
- ¼ cup Hot Sauce like Frank's Red Hot
- 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them very dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
- Transfer the dried chickpeas to a large mixing bowl. Add the hot sauce, avocado oil, and Cajun seasoning, then toss until the chickpeas are fully coated.
- Spread the chickpeas onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they are not overcrowded. Roast the chickpeas for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are golden brown and super crispy.
- Allow the chickpeas to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Notes
- Chickpeas: It is best to use canned chickpeas. Dried chickpeas can also be used, but they will need to be fully cooked first.
- Hot Sauce: Any hot sauce can be used, I prefer Frank's Red Hot.
- Avocado Oil: Use a high-smoke-point, neutral-tasting oil. If not avocado oil, other options include vegetable oil, grapeseed or canola.
- Cajun Seasoning: The best Cajun to use is my homemade Cajun seasoning mix!
- Try adding ranch powder, garlic powder and parmesan, honey garlic sauce, or nutritional yeast for some different and still delicious flavor options.
- Drying the chickpeas is very important. Excess moisture will cause the chickpeas to steam instead of roasting.
- Letting the chickpeas cool completely before storing is crucial. Putting warm chickpeas into a sealed container will cause them to soften.
- Store leftover buffalo chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg
