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Close up of crispy air fryer chickpeas on a wooden spoon.

Crispy Air Fried Chickpeas

If you’ve got a can of chickpeas and an air fryer, you’re already halfway to one of the easiest, crunchiest snacks ever! These Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas are bold, flavorful, and impossible to stop snacking on.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne

Method
 

  1. Prep the chickpeas: Drain, rinse, and pat the chickpeas dry with a clean towel or paper towel. This helps them crisp up in the air fryer.
  2. Season: Add the chickpeas to a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle in the salt, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne. Toss well until evenly coated.
  3. Air fry: Transfer the chickpeas to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 380°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even crisping.
  4. Cool and serve: Once golden and crispy, remove from the air fryer. Let cool slightly, then enjoy as a crunchy snack or toss on top of bowls, salads, or soups. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They’ll soften a bit over time, but you can re-crisp them in the air fryer for a few minutes.

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