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The Easiest 20-Minute Buffalo Chickpeas (Healthy!)

This easy buffalo chickpea recipe takes just 20 minutes, starts with simple canned chickpeas, and bakes up in the oven into the most irresistible crispy buffalo chickpeas. They’ve got that spicy, buttery kick you love from classic buffalo flavor, plus plenty of plant-based protein and fiber to keep you full. Snack on them straight from the pan, or toss them on top of salads, wraps, or bowls for the ultimate flavor boost!
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword buffalo chickpeas, healthy chickpea recipe, oven baked chickpeas, roasted chickpeas, vegan buffalo chickpeas
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 140kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 540 ml canned chickpeas or about 2 cups, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter melted, regular butter works too!
  • 3 tbsp Frank's Red Hot Sauce or other vinegar-based hot sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven the 450℉ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, melted butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, nutritional yeast and salt and toss well to combine.
  • Spread the chickpeas evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated and the chickpeas look slightly golden brown and lightly crispy. Enjoy!

Notes

These buffalo chickpeas are best served fresh, but you can refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25of the recipe | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 725mg | Fiber: 4g
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