Gluten-Free Honey Roasted Chickpeas
Honey roasted chickpeas that stay crunchy after they cool. The chickpeas roast dry and plain first, and the warm honey and paprika glaze goes on only for the last few minutes, so it caramelizes into a thin shell instead of steaming the chickpeas soft.
Best for a sweet, crunchy snack that keeps for a couple of days in a bowl on the counter.
At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 55 minutes (15 min prep, 27 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including chickpeas, olive oil, honey — and walks through 6 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Honey Roasted Chickpeas: When preparing this snacks recipe, canned chickpeas and paprika should be labeled gluten-free. Roast on fresh parchment rather than a sheet that just held breaded foods.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Honey Roasted Chickpeas: Chickpeas, honey, olive oil and single spices are naturally gluten-free. Check the can (chickpeas, water and salt is the usual list) and buy paprika that is a single ingredient or labeled gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Roast plain, glaze late. Honey added at the start burns before the chickpeas dry out, which is why so many honey roasted batches turn out sticky and soft.
- Maple syrup swaps 1 to 1 for honey and makes the snack vegan; it sets slightly less hard.
- For a cinnamon-sugar version, skip the paprika and pepper and toss the glazed chickpeas with a pinch of ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon sugar while still hot.
- Store cooled chickpeas loosely covered at room temperature and eat within 2 days. A sealed jar traps moisture drawn in by the honey and softens them; re-crisp at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Common questions
Why are my honey roasted chickpeas chewy instead of crunchy?
Usually one of four things: the chickpeas went in wet, the honey went on too early and trapped steam, the pan was crowded, or they were eaten before cooling. Dry them well, roast them plain first and let the glaze set on the pan.
Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?
Yes, at the same amount. Maple syrup is thinner, so the coating is lighter and sets a little less hard, and the snack becomes vegan.
Are canned or dried chickpeas better for roasting?
Canned chickpeas are convenient and roast well once dried. Chickpeas cooked from dried hold their shape a bit better; cook them until just tender, not soft, before roasting.
How long does Gluten-Free Honey Roasted Chickpeas take?
Gluten-Free Honey Roasted Chickpeas takes about 55 minutes, including resting time: 15 minutes to prep and 27 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Honey Roasted Chickpeas with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Honey Roasted Chickpeas?
Check chickpeas, rinsed and thoroughly dried, olive oil, divided, honey before they go into Gluten-Free Honey Roasted Chickpeas. Canned chickpeas and paprika should be labeled gluten-free. Roast on fresh parchment rather than a sheet that just held breaded foods.
How should leftover Gluten-Free Honey Roasted Chickpeas be stored?
Store cooled chickpeas loosely covered at room temperature and eat within 2 days. A sealed jar traps moisture drawn in by the honey and softens them; re-crisp at 350°F for 5 minutes.
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