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Sriracha Lime Chickpeas are perfect in wraps, bowls, or as a simple snack. These spicy roasted chickpeas add a burst of flavor to every bite.
Indulge in the best roasted chickpeas—bursting with bold sriracha-lime flavor, delivering a ton of taste in a small, crispy bite.
Making sriracha lime roasted chickpeas is a breeze. Simply mix the dressing, coat the chickpeas, and let the oven (or air fryer) work its magic.
The result? A satisfyingly crispy snack!
Enjoy them in chickpea lettuce wraps with almond sauce or enhance peanut noodles with a protein-packed boost.
Plus, these spicy sriracha chickpeas provide the perfect nut-free crunch to top creamy and satisfying coconut chickpea curry.
Add them to trail mix, atop salads, or sprinkled over tofu pad thai.
Ingredients
You will need these simple ingredients to make sriracha lime chickpeas:
- Chickpeas, AKA garbanzo beans, are the vessel for the delicious sriracha lime coating.
- Sriracha gives all the flavor! Depending on how spicy you want your roasted chickpeas, you can add a lot or a little.
- Lime Juice adds a tangy note, balancing and complementing the heat from the sriracha.
- Olive Oil helps coat the chickpeas in the sriracha lime dressing and gives them an extra crispy exterior.
- Sea Salt, Black Pepper, and Garlic Powder are the final touches to round out the flavor of these roasted chickpeas.
Please refer to the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
Directions with Pictures
Here’s a step-by-step guide to roasting the best sriracha lime chickpeas in the oven:
- Drain and rinse 2 cans of chickpeas.
- Pat chickpeas with a clean dish towel until they are completely dry. Place chickpeas in a large bowl.
- Whisk together sriracha sauce, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl for a minute or two until the dressing is emulsified.
- Pour the emulsified sriracha lime dressing over the chickpeas and toss to coat them thoroughly.
- Place the chickpeas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread them into an even layer.
- Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes until they have reached your desired level of crispiness.
Air Fryer Tip
Lower the temperature to 370°F and air fry for 12 to 16 minutes.
For maximum crispiness, arrange the chickpeas in a single layer within the air fryer basket (cook in 2 batches or half the recipe).
Ways to Serve
Sriracha lime chickpeas are a delicious snack on their own, but they can quickly transform a meal. Here are some ideas:
- Salad Topping - Use sriracha chickpeas for crunch in salads, complemented by homemade vegan ranch dressing.
- Wraps - Make chickpea lettuce wraps or use homemade vegan flour tortillas.
- Rice Bowl - Elevate rice or quinoa bowls with extra crunch and a hit of spice.
- Trail Mix - Create a high-protein snack with sriracha lime roasted chickpeas, popped quinoa, pretzels, and pepitas.
- Tacos - Spice up tacos using chickpea flour tortillas with sriracha chickpeas.
- Pizza Topping - Top vegan pizza with crunchy chickpeas and a drizzle vegan avocado ranch.
Storage
Roasted chickpeas are best when eaten immediately, but if stored and reheated properly, they can still be crispy and delicious!
Store sriracha lime chickpeas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
Once you’re ready to enjoy them again, place the chickpeas in an air fryer or oven at 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes to crisp them up again.
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📖 Recipe
Sriracha Lime Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 2 15.5 oz cans chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or juice of 1 fresh lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Drain and rinse 2 cans of chickpeas.
- Pat chickpeas with a clean dish towel until they are completely dry. Place chickpeas in a large bowl.
- Whisk together sriracha sauce, lime juice, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl for a minute or two until the dressing is emulsified.
- Pour the emulsified sriracha lime dressing over the chickpeas and toss to coat them thoroughly.
- Place the chickpeas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread them into an even layer.
- Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes until they have reached your desired level of crispiness.
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