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Crispy Air Fried Chickpeas Recipe

If you’re looking for a quick, satisfying, high-protein snack, Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas are the move. They’re crunchy, savory, and way more filling than regular chips or croutons. And when you toss them on bowls or salads in place of croutons? They're an absolute game-changer, trust me!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 33
Ingredients Method Nutrition 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 0.1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 291mgPotassium: 12mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

  • Dry them really well before seasoning. The more moisture you remove, the crispier they’ll turn out. Damp chickpeas steam instead of crisp, so take the extra minute to blot them dry!
  • Don’t crowd the basket. A single layer is key! Overlapping chickpeas means uneven cooking and soft spots. If you are just cooking one can of chickpeas, you should be good. But if needed, cook in two batches.
  • Shake the basket often. Every 5 minutes helps them crisp evenly and prevents burning on one side.
  • Season after cooking if using delicate spices. Sugar, lemon zest, or fresh herbs can burn in the air fryer, so add those after they’re done cooking!

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