Ranch Roasted Chick Peas
These Oven Roasted Chickpeas are a super easy and healthy snack! They’re flavored with ranch seasoning and bake up nice and crispy!
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Maybe you’re going to try to save more, or get to the gym a bit more often? You might think this is a perfect time to start a new hobby or eat a little healthier? Though I didn’t really make any resolutions, except to try to be a little thriftier at the grocery, there is just something about a brand new year that makes you want to make some sort of little resolution.
I think it is the thought of a nice clean slate. It is nice! On New Year’s Day, I decided the very best way to start the year is with a clean house! I scrubbed the floors, counter tops, washed all the sheets, emptied the fridge and it felt so good! The only thing I didn’t do was was the dogs, and their beds. Some battles just aren’t worth fighting! ha!
These Ranch Roasted Chickpeas and a super easy, three-ingredient snack that are surprisingly addictive! They are a little salty, and very crunchy. A great alternative to potato chips if you are counting calories and a perfect addition to salads if you’re looking to add a little crunch.
Ingredients in Oven Roast Chickpeas
As I said above, this roasted chickpeas snack is made with three simple ingredients.
- Canned chickpeas
- Ranch seasoning
- Olive oil
How to Roast Chickpeas
Carefully pat the chickpeas dry. Once your chickpeas are nice and dry, toss them in olive oil and a pack of ranch seasoning. Then, spread them onto a foil-lined baking sheet and roast until they are nice and crisp!
How Long to Roast Chickpeas?
If you’re careful to thoroughly dry the chickpeas, they’ll need about 45 minutes in a 400F oven.
How to Store Roasted Chickpeas
You can store these crispy roasted chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll last up to 2 weeks!
Tips for Making Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
- The key to nice crunchy chickpeas is to make sure they are very dry. I used two cans of chickpeas and drained and rinsed them then set them out on a towel to dry. You can speed up the process a bit if you want to lightly press them in between a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Note that you should use the powdered ranch seasoning and NOT the prepared ranch dressing.
- I love making ranch roasted chickpeas, but you can use any spices you’d like to flavor them.
More Healthy Snack Recipes:
- Italian Herb Kale Chips
- Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Bites
- Keto Broccoli Cheddar Bites
- Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
- Ham, Egg, & Cheese Muffins
Get the Recipe: Oven Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, , drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 package ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- After you make sure your chickpeas are VERY dry, place them in a large plastic bag or bowl with olive oil and seasoning toss to coat.
- Spread chickpeas out on a large foil-lined baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray, or a silicone baking mat.
- Bake 30 minutes, turning every 10 minutes.
Notes
These will be such a delicious snack!!
I’m like you! Not a huge resolution kinda gal… more of a goals -based, slow change kind of person! But I do like a fresh start! …and these look delicious! I LOVE roasted chickpeas! They’re just so flavorful, crunchy and delicious!! I need to whip some up!!
Ranch seasoning sounds like the perfect coating for roasted chick peas. I tried roasting chick peas once and didn’t much care for how they turned out. But I am sure I would love them with ranch! Pinning!
Thanks Christin! The first time I did it I took them out way too soon. You just have to roast the heck out of them to get the little guys nice and crunchy!
Perfect for snacking! Looks fantastic!
Thanks Manali!
What a great way to start the new year. Clean it all out! I’ve been doing a bit of that too… but I’ve started cleaning out closets! Ha! There’s something about cleaning that makes everything better; even the new year!
I have yet to try roasted chick peas… and really, need to try your recipe! I know I’ll like them because I use chickpeas all the time in various recipes and of course hummus. Thank you for this delicious and inspiring recipe, Annie!
I actually cleaned out ALL of my kitchen cabinets yesterday. Let me tell you, it was kind of a scary experience! haha! But everything feels so clean and organized!
And you will love these! I crave salty/crunchy more often than I crave sweet and these are such a great alternative to potato chips or pop corn!
I do the same thing every new year! I always want to clean, throw stuff away, and get my Goodwill donate pile ready. I haven’t roasted chickpeas yet, but I sure do hear a lot of good things about them. Must try these with my favorite snack flavor ranch!
Oh Leah you will love them! So super easy and really tasty! I like them on salads!
Sounds delicious.can’t wait to try. Is there a particular brand of Ranch dressing packets that you like? I find some are so much better than others. thx!
Pinned and will be trying these next week! I have been looking for some new healthy snack ideas for my family. Thanks!
Great Sue!! I hope you guys enjoy them! I actually just made a batch to snack on and to eat as “croutons” for our salad tonight! They are addictive! 🙂
I love the idea but living on a small island means we can’t get items like Ranch Mix. Can you give me an idea what the ranch mix would be made of?
Hi Lulu! You could try this recipe for homemade ranch seasoning! It looks easy and delicious! 🙂 http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/homemade-ranch-seasoning-mix/
Do you really need foil and cooking spray? Would it work with a silpat mat? Or do you need the cooking spray to get the overall crispy outcome? I’ve made them before, years ago and I ended up with semi soft chick peas!! Yuck! I didn’t wait long enough! These sound great!
I know this is from last year, but thanks to the magic of Pinterest I just stumbled upon it! I am so obsessed with these, they are delicious! I have a question though: if I wanted to make a lot and keep as a snack throughout the week, do you refrigerate it? I’m worried they will change texture in the fridge …
Hi Kristi! I find these pretty hard to keep longer than a day or two. I keep them in an air tight jar on the counter but they do get softer after a day or two.
Hi! I tried this recipe, twice, but I am finding it difficult to get the chick peas to be “crunchy.” Mine always end up still soft on the inside. How long do you “dry” the peas out? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 🙂
Hi Sarah! I would say at least an hour. I press them with kitchen towels really well too to make sure they are really completely dry before I roast them, I hope that helps! 🙂