Air Fryer Chickpeas
Air Fryer chickpeas are crunchy, slightly spicy and totally addictive! They are great for a healthy, high-protein snack or to add some crunch to salads and wraps and dips.
Yield: 1 ½ cups
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained and patted dry with a paper towel
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or sub canola oil)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 400, if it requires preheating.
- Place the chickpeas in a medium bowl. Add the oil and toss to coat.
- In a separate small bowl, combine all of the seasonings and mix well. Sprinkle the seasoning mix - yes, all of it - over the chickpeas and mix well to coat evenly.
- Cook the chickpeas at 400 for 12 minutes, pausing to shake the tray once or twice during the cooking time. (Note: You will hear popping. And a few chickpeas might pop up a bit as you shake the tray, so be careful.)
- Remove and once cool enough to handle, enjoy.
- Store extras in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. To reheat and regain the crunchiness, cook in the Air Fryer at 400 for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Seasoning: It will seem like a ton of seasoning to put on just one can of chickpeas but it’s needed to help the beans pick up the flavor.
Spicy: You can adjust the amount of cayenne in this recipe to control how spicy you make yours. As is, they have just a bit of heat.
Pops: You will hear some pops as the chickpeas are cooking in the Air Fryer. They might also pop a little when you pause to shake the tray during the cook time, so be careful.
Crunchy: I must tell you, these don’t stay very crispy after the first day. I’ve stored them in a few different kinds of containers and they always soften. They are still flavorful and delicious but that crunch factor is gone.
Reheat: To reheat and regain some crunchiness, place them back in the Air Fryer and cook at 400 for 2-3 minutes. Works like a charm!
Other flavors: Feel free to use other spice mixtures to change up the flavors of your Air Fryer chickpeas. Ranch seasoning, a curry mix, Cajun seasoning - use whatever you like!
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 62mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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