Air Fryer Chickpeas

Air fryer chickpeas are crispy, spicy, and delicious. These flavourful chickpeas get ready in no time. Easy and healthy snack roasted to perfection.

These air fryer chickpeas are super easy to make. Mix them with your favorite spices throw them in the air fryer and roast them. These chickpeas are perfect when you are craving something crispy and delicious snack. If you like chickpeas and want to try other dishes made out of chickpeas make falafel in the air fryer.

I love making chickpeas with simple ingredients as I’ve shared in this blog. But I also like air fryer chickpeas with ranch seasoning. You can make chickpeas according to your liking. If you want to try crispy snacks like chickpeas you can also make green peas in the air fryer. I’ve shared some of the seasoning ideas if you would like to try them out. If you love making easy snack recipes, be sure to check, the air fryer potato chips and air fryer tortilla chips.

Why you’ll love these crunchy air fryer chickpeas?

• Crispy and flavourful chickpeas are easy to prep.
• Healthy snack.
• Perfect vegetarian snack.
• Minimal ingredients that can be customized according to your liking.
• Delicious, crispy, and nutritious.

How to make air fryer chickpeas?

These crispy and flavourful chickpeas are super easy to make and require minimal ingredients. You can use canned chickpeas or soak the dried ones overnight and use them.

Ingredients for air fryer chickpeas

• 2 cups chickpeas
• 1 tablespoon oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions for air fryer chickpeas

1. Drain and pat dry the chickpeas and set them aside.
2. Take a mixing bowl to add chickpeas, oil, garlic powder, paprika, chili flakes, dried parsley, cumin powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix them until well combined.
4. 
5. Preheat your air fryer at 190C/375F for 2-3 minutes.
6. Place the seasoned chickpeas in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
7. Cook them at 190C/375F for 15 minutes or until they are crunchy to your liking. Toss the chickpeas halfway through the cooking process for the evenly cooked result.
8. Remove the crispy chickpeas from the basket.
9. Serve and enjoy.

You can find the air fryer chickpeas recipe in the printable card below

Air fryer chickpea seasoning ideas

When it comes to seasoning these crispy little chickpeas the options are limitless. You can add your favorite seasonings to give your personal touch. There are no such hard and fast rules. However, here are some ideas:

• Cajun seasoning: Mix chickpeas with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Ranch seasoning: Mix chickpeas with oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, and pepper.
• Chili lime seasoning: Mix chickpeas with oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, fresh lime juice, and some lemon zest. Your chili lime chickpeas get ready to serve.

Crispy chickpeas tips

• Do not skip preheating your air fryer before making any kind of dish.
• Drain and pat dry the chickpeas before adding the seasoning for the best result.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, leave enough space between the chickpeas for the hot air to circulate. This helps to crisp the chickpeas and gives an evenly cooked result.
• Toss them halfway through the cooking process to ensure each chickpea is cooked.
• You can use canned or soak the dried chickpeas overnight and use them for the recipe. Make sure you drain and pat dry them before cooking.

How do I serve these air fried chickpeas?

You can enjoy these crispy air fryer chickpeas as a snack or you can use them as a salad topper. They add a crunchy texture to the salad and taste delicious too.

Other snack recipes you might like:

• Air fryer onion pakoda
• Air fryer mushrooms
• Air fryer bitter gourd chips

How long should you cook chickpeas?

Every air fryer works differently depending on its brand. Air fryer chickpeas are done cooking within 15 minutes. However, you can add the cooking time depending on how crispy you want them to be.

How to store and reheat roasted chickpeas?

Air fryer roasted chickpeas are so delicious I can’t stop myself without finishing the whole batch. But if you have some leftovers place them in an airtight container they will last for 4-5 days at room temperature.

You can reheat them at 200C/400F for 3-5 minutes. But they’ll not be as crispy as the fresh ones.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions

Are air fried chickpeas healthy?

Of course, they are healthy. It’s high in fiber and also has protein and healthy carbs.

Why are my chickpeas not crispy?

If your chickpeas aren’t crispy, it’s possible that you overstuffed the basket while cooking. Or you didn’t let them air fry long enough.

Can I use canned chickpeas?

Yes, you can use canned chickpeas. Make sure you drain and pat dry them before cooking.

Can I make these air fryer chickpeas without oil?

Yes, you can make air fryer chickpeas without using any oil. However, while the outcome may not be as crispy, it is delicious.

What if I don’t have an air fryer?

Don’t worry if you don’t have an air fryer you can use the oven for the recipe. Follow all the instructions and cook them in the oven. You can use our air fryer calculator to convert the time and temperature.

If you like the air fryer chickpeas recipe, look what else you can air fry:

• Air fryer zucchini fries
• Air fryer tofu

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