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A white bowl filled with barbecue-coated chickpeas sits on a yellow tile surface, with a metal spoon featuring a red handle resting inside the bowl.
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5 from 4 ratings

Sticky Roasted BBQ Chickpeas

Sticky, sweet, and smoky, these BBQ chickpeas big on flavor with virtually no effort. Bonus: they come together in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: bbq chickpeas, meatless BBQ, roasted bbq chickpeas, vegetarian barbecue
Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Occasion: 4th of July, Birthdays, Game Day
Time: 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas drained, 425 g can
  • 1 Tbsp oil 15 mL
  • ½ tsp each salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Drain and pat dry 1 15-oz can chickpeas.
    Cooked chickpeas spread out on a paper towel-lined baking sheet, drying.
  • Stir: Stir together the dried chickpeas with 1 Tbsp oil and ½ tsp each salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper.
    A white bowl filled with seasoned chickpeas sits on a yellow tiled surface.
  • Bake: Spread chickpeas onto an unlined baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
    Roasted chickpeas coated with spices are spread out on a gray baking sheet.
  • Sauce: Transfer cooked chickpeas to a saute pan. Stir in ½ cup barbecue sauce and gently heat over medium until hot and thick. Serve warm on sandwiches, over grain bowls, or by itself!
    Chickpeas coated in spices being stirred in a gray skillet with a black spoon on a yellow tiled surface.

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Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Then, you can easily reheat them in a pan or oven to crisp them up again.
Should I peel the chickpeas? You can for extra crispiness, but it’s definitely not necessary for this recipe.
Can I air fry them instead? Yes! Air fry the chickpeas at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through. Just don’t overcrowd the basket—they need room to crisp up.
Can I meal prep these? Yup! Roast the chickpeas and store them separately from the BBQ sauce. Toss and heat together just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
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