Occasions Party Party Appetizer Finger Food Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas 4.8 (4) 2 Reviews Soaking chickpeas in vinegary hot sauce gives them a mouthwatering tang before they crisp up in the oven. The result? An addictively crunchy snack that's actually good for you. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a recipe developer, tester, and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 19, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Chickpeas are soaked in vinegar and cayenne for a tangy kick before roasting.Using no-salt-added chickpeas lets you manage your sodium intake.This snack will stay crisp at room temperature for two to four hours. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 tablespoon white vinegar ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste ¼ teaspoon salt 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed Directions Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 400 degrees F. Combine vinegar, cayenne and salt in a large bowl. Very thoroughly pat chickpeas dry, then toss with the vinegar mixture. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast the chickpeas, stirring twice, until browned and crunchy, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on the pan for 30 minutes; the chickpeas will crisp as they cool. Tips To make ahead: The chickpeas stay crisp for 2 to 4 hours at room temperature; if stored longer, recrisp at 400 degrees F for 5 to 10 minutes. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 109 Calories 1g Fat 18g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1/4 cup Calories 109 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 18g 6% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Protein 6g 12% Total Fat 1g 1% Vitamin A 94IU 2% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Folate 0mcg 0% Sodium 162mg 7% Calcium 50mg 4% Iron 1mg 7% Magnesium 34mg 8% Potassium 187mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.