Name: Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 15.5 ounces chickpeas (or garbanzo beans); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar; 1 teaspoon Buffalo Wing Sauce

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Enjoy this mouthwatering roasted buffalo chickpeas recipe for an easy, healthy snack that satisfies, and not just on game day!

Roasted buffalo chickpeas in a square white bowl with more on parchment paper behind it.

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Are you a nibbler? A snacker? A grazer? I am, especially on a game day.

You'll find me with a spread of appetizers. And since buffalo chicken meatloaf is always on the menu, these crispy chickpeas are also there for the taking.

So are spicy roasted chickpeas, which have a similar kick.

If you're looking for a way to cool off your taste buds, pair these crunchy chickpeas with a cool dip, like 4-ingredient guacamole! And don't forget the sticky baked chicken wings!

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Ingredient Notes
How to Make Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas
Air Fryer Instructions
Storage
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Ingredient Notes

Here's what you'll need to make this easy roasted buffalo chickpea recipe:

Ingredients to make the recipe, each in a separate bow: canned chickpeas, buffalo wing sauce, olive oil, and honey on a measuring spoon.

Of special note:

Chickpeas or garbanzo beans - Use canned chickpeas or ones cooked from dry.
Buffalo wing sauce - Buffalo sauce is often used interchangeably, but there is a difference. Buffalo sauce is a simple mix of cayenne-based hot sauce and butter, while buffalo wing sauce includes additional ingredients like vinegar and spices for a more complex flavor.
Honey is optional and can offset the heat from the wing sauce. Use agave nectar to keep this recipe vegan, or leave it off for more heat.

Please refer to the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and detailed instructions.

How to Make Roasted Buffalo Chickpeas

Follow these directions to make this crunchy chickpea recipe in the oven:

Drained garbanzo beans in a white colander.

Step 1

Rinse chickpeas in a colander to remove excess salt and pat dry. Remove excess skin if desired. I don't mind the crunchy flakes, so I leave it on.

Uncooked chickpeas on a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Place chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer and cook at 400°F for 20 minutes or until dry and firm. If possible, shake the pan midway through. They are pretty darn good at this point!

Cooked chickpeas tossed with buffalo sauce in a orange bowl with a fork.

Step 3

Remove the chickpeas from the oven and transfer them to a bowl with the mixed sauce ingredients. They'll be very hot, so be careful. Toss to coat with the buffalo sauce.

Roasted buffalo chickpeas on a sheet pan.

Step 4

Return the chickpeas to the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes more or until chickpeas "rattle" in the pan.

Air Fryer Instructions

Place the chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 390°F for about 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking. Once the chickpeas are dry and firm, carefully transfer them to a bowl and toss them with your buffalo sauce mixture. Return the coated chickpeas to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until they reach the desired crispiness.

The exact amount of time varies with the make and model of your appliance. Check the progress frequently until you're familiar with how chickpeas roast in your air fryer. You do not need to preheat the air fryer!

Roasted buffalo chickpeas in a stack of square white bowl with a bowl behind it with more chickpeas.

Storage

Buffalo roasted chickpeas are best enjoyed right away. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. When you're ready to enjoy them again, simply reheat them in the oven or air fryer for 3-5 minutes.

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