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A bowl on a table with crispy air fryer chickpeas coated in seasoning.
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Air Fryer Chickpeas

Air Fryer Chickpeas are the perfect healthy snack, made with canned chickpeas tossed in olive oil and spices, then air fried until crispy, ready in 20 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Jacqui

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces cooked chickpeas (1 can) drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and seasoning until well combined. Rinse the chickpeas, then dry them completely with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.
  • Add the chickpeas to a medium bowl. Drizzle with the seasoning mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
  • Add the chickpeas to the air fryer basket, shaking the basket gently so they're in a single layer.
  • Air fry for 15-20 minutes, taking the basket out and shaking it every 5 minutes, until they're golden brown and crispy. Add additional salt and black pepper to taste.

Notes

Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
Storage
Refrigerate leftover chickpeas in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
They can lose their crunch over time. If this happens, just throw them back into the air fryer for a few minutes. They're best when made the same day they're eaten, so I don't like to keep them for more than a few days.
Cooking Tips
  • When air frying the chickpeas, you want them to be crispy when they're done. You can add more cook time as-needed until they reach this texture.
  • If you want extra crispy chickpeas, gently rub the skin off of them before seasoning and cooking. This extra step isn't completely necessary, but will give you the best texture.
  • You have to use canned chickpeas because the canned version is already fully cooked. If you're going to use dried chickpeas, you would have to fully cook them first before you could safely roast them.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg