If you need a crispy and healthy snack to munch on, then some roasted chickpeas are the right snacks for you! And with using an air fryer, you can easily cut down the cooking time and you can make sure that it is low-carb since you won’t be needing to use a looooot of oil.
With that in mind, here is how you can make crunchy air fryer chickpeas in under 15 minutes!
Need more air fryer recipes for your chickpeas? You can also try this air fryer falafel recipe.
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How to make crispy air fryer chickpeas
I love cooking my snacks (or any kind of food and meals, really) in my air fryer. And chickpeas are no different!
In fact, chickpeas to the air fryer is a very easy and hassle-free way of cooking them without using a lot of cooking equipment and unnecessary cooking oil which is a huge health risk!
Ingredients:
- 15 to 19 oz of chickpeas (or one can of chickpeas)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil or vegetable oil
- your preferred spices or seasonings such as paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, chili powder, etc.
Instructions:
First, make sure you dry the chickpeas. Rinse and drain the chickpeas and pat them dry with paper towels. Let them dry completely so that the chickpeas will become crispy.
Place chickpeas in an air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry the chickpeas at 380 degrees F for about 12 to 15 minutes.
Shake the basket every 5 minutes until the chickpeas turn golden brown and crunchy.
Remove the chickpeas from the air fryer immediately and place the chickpeas in a medium bowl. Mix in olive oil and your preferred spices and seasonings and toss the chickpeas so they are fully coated.
Serve while still warm.
More notes and tips for making crispy chickpeas in the air fryer
Cooking chickpeas in the air fryer is very straightforward and quick. But if you want more tips and notes so that you will not make any mistakes and you can be assured that your chickpeas will get crispy and crunchy chickpeas, then don’t worry, I got you:
- It is important to cook the chickpeas when they are dry or else, they won’t get crisp and stay crisp for a long time. With this, make sure you rinse the chickpeas and dry them with a paper towel.
- I would recommend seasoning the chickpeas and adding the oil after you take them out of the air fryer. Seasoning them before you air fry them can result in burnt spices that will not taste good.
- Try out different seasonings! You can even try just salt and pepper. The sky is the limit with this one.
- You can also use canned chickpeas but again, make sure you drain and rinse and dry so you can get nice and crispy results.
- To make extra crispy chickpeas, make sure you spread the chickpeas in the air fryer basket in a single layer and do not overcrowd them or overlap with each other.
What to serve with air-fried chickpeas
You can easily eat these air-fried chickpeas by themselves because it already is a delicious snack on its own. Aside from being a perfect snack, these air-fried chickpeas are also great to be served or mixed in other dishes!
Here are some ideas on how to serve your chickpeas:
- Mix in a salad or Buddha bowl
- Serve with your favorite spices, oil, and seasonings
- Toss in pasta or cooked rice
- Add in soup or stews
- And more!
How to store air-fried roasted chickpeas
If you have any leftover chickpeas, you can easily store your air-fried roasted chickpeas in a jar or airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
If they turn soft, you can add them back to the air fryer for a few minutes (around 2 to 3 minutes) to make them crispy again.
Why use an air fryer?
I love using an air fryer in cooking any of my meals because you can quickly cook your food without using any oil or deep frying it in oil. You just need a tablespoon of oil or cooking oil spray and you just need to wait for the hot air inside the air fryer to circulate and you are good to go!
Another thing why I love cooking in an air fryer is because the prep time and cleanup time are way shorter and quicker because you will not need to use any additional cooking equipment other than your air fryer and a few bowls or plates!
More snacks to make in an air fryer
Are you looking for more air fryer recipes for your snack time? If you enjoy these air fryer chickpeas, you will love these air fryer snack recipes as well!
- Air Fryer Kale Chips
- Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
- Air Fryer Apple Chips
- Air Fryer French Fries
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Easy and Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
I love this air fryer chickpea recipe because it is hassle-free to do and is very healthy! You can make this recipe in just 15 minutes to 12 minutes (or even less). Â
Ingredients
- 15 to 19 oz of chickpeas (or one can of chickpeas)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil or vegetable oilÂ
- your preferred spices or seasonings such as paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, etc.Â
Instructions
- First, make sure you dry the chickpeas. Rinse and drain the chickpeas and pat them dry with paper towels. Let them dry completely so that the chickpeas will become crispy.
- Place chickpeas in a single layer on the air fryer basket and air fry at 380 degrees F for about 12 to 14 minutes.
- Shake the basket every 5 minutes of cooking until the chickpeas turn golden brown and crunchy.
- Remove the chickpeas from the air fryer immediately and place the chickpeas in a bowl. Mix in olive oil and your preferred spices and seasonings and toss the chickpeas so they are fully coated.
- Serve while still warm.
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