Love chickpea recipes? Try our Marry Me Chickpeas, Chickpea Gyros, or Air Fryer Chickpeas! Are you one of those people who can accidentally finish a potato chip bag in one sitting? (🙋🏼‍♀️) If you, like me, are always on the hunt for a snack that’s just as satisfying (and a whole lot healthier), these crunchy chickpea Parmesan crisps are about to become your new obsession. They’re perfectly crispy on the outside, with just the right amount of salty, cheesy goodness to keep you reaching for more.
You’ll Want To Make A Double Batch
Only 4 Ingredients: For real, these crisps are made with the simplest of ingredients, most of which you likely have in your pantry right now. Protein Boost: With chickpeas as the base, each bite packs a punch of protein (9 grams per serving!) Totally Customizable: You can quickly swap in your favorite seasonings to match your mood or taste preferences.
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Chickpeas: Doesn’t everyone have a can of chickpeas sitting around? (If not, learn how to cook your own chickpeas here!) This budget-friendly ingredient is packed with protein and fiber to keep you full for longer. Olive Oil: We’ll use olive oil to keep the seasonings where they should be, elevate the flavor, and help the crisps get that golden-brown color. Ranch Seasoning Mix: This flavor booster makes the crisps unbeatable in my opinion. Feel free to customize the seasoning mix to suit your taste, whether you love garlic, Cajun, taco, Italian, or lemon pepper. Parmesan: Once baked, Parmesan makes the perfect vessel to hold the chickpeas together. Plus, it crisps up beautifully in the oven, giving you that irresistible crunch and cheesy flavor.
Making Chickpea Crisps Is A Breeze
These crunchy chickpea Parmesan crisps are ready to munch on in under 30! This is just an overview – jump to the recipe card for the full printable recipe!
Recipe Testing Notes
This recipe is basically foolproof, but I picked up some handy tips in my testing that’ll have you nailing these chickpea Parmesan crisps every time!
Center Is Best: Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of your oven for even heat distribution. This prevents burning on the top or bottom and means all the chickpeas will get that perfect crunch. Homemade Ranch Swap: If you don’t have ranch seasoning on hand, try using garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt for a quick and easy alternative. Other Beans: If chickpeas aren’t your thing, any white beans would also work well here, though you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
