Air Fryer Chickpeas

These Air Fryer Chickpeas are generously seasoned with a delicious savory flavor! They’re quick to prep and crisp up beautifully in the Air Fryer.

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Air Fryer Chickpeas Seasoning

I have made many roasted chickpeas and air-fried chickpeas over the years– and my biggest complaint is that there is never enough flavor/seasoning! I prefer well-coated and heavily seasoned chickpeas and that is exactly what this recipe delivers!

That way, when you throw the chickpeas in a salad, wrap, sandwich, etc. you won’t just lose the chickpeas to the other flavors in the dish, but you’ll still be able to taste ’em! Win-win! The seasoning on these chickpeas really work across all kinds of cuisines and dishes, but the base is a Mexican-inspired blend.

[quickitp] Chickpeas are also called Garbanzo Beans (they’re one and the same) or sometimes cici beans. [/quicktip]

Are Air Fried Chickpeas Healthy?

Yes! Crispy chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, making them very satiating. Cooking them in the air fryer also keeps them nice and healthful since they aren’t being fried in oil.

We love adding Air Fryer Chickpeas to recipes as a flavor boost and nutrition add. 

How To Cook Chickpeas In Air Fryer

This is one of my favorite ways to prepare chickpeas, because they are so easy to make in the air fryer.

Chickpeas in an air fryer roast quicker and you don’t have to wait for the oven to preheat.

Here’s the exact air fryer I use and love. Air fryers do vary a bit from brand to brand, so the timing for chickpeas may need to be slightly tweaked for your specific model. Luckily it’s easy to do– taste an Air Fried Chickpea at the minimum time and then add time as needed, based on personal crispiness preference.

Why Are My Chickpeas Not Crispy?

Most likely because the chickpeas were not dry enough.

The number one tip to perfect crisp chickpeas: make sure the chickpeas are very dry before tossing them with oil and spices. Spices won’t adhere well to wet chickpeas, and they’ll end up steaming more than roasting/frying with excess liquid.

Chickpeas can also end up not crispy if there is too much in the Air Fryer basket. Keep the chickpeas in one even layer as much as possible keeping them from overlapping. (We don’t recommend doubling this recipe — instead prepare the chickpeas twice). 

What Can I Serve With Air Fryer Chickpeas?

These chickpeas are delicious right out of the air fryer, but we like them best on a salad or in a wrap. Here are some dishes where we love these chickpeas:

• Nourish Bowls with a hot honey sauce
• Garden Salad with a simple vinaigrette
• Pesto Vegetable Bowls roasted vegetable-couscous bowls
• Mexican Chickpeas with a cashew-cilantro sauce
• Chopped Chicken Salad with a lemon-Dijon dressing

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Air Fryer Chickpeas

By Chelsea Lords

These Air Fryer Chickpeas are packed with savory seasoning, quick to prepare, and turn out perfectly crispy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes minutes

Servings: 16 servings

Equipment

• Medium bowl
• Air Fryer

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas well-dried, see note 1
• ▢ 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions 

• Drain and rinse chickpeas then thoroughly dry. I like to add them to a salad spinner and spin until very dry. The drier the chickpeas, the better they'll crisp up!
• In a medium bowl, add all remaining ingredients to the completely dried chickpeas and toss well.
• Transfer chickpeas to the air fryer basket in one even layer. If they're overlapping, they won't fry as nicely—fry in batches if needed. Air fry at 390℉. for 10–15 minutes (see note 2) or until crisp, but not hard. Shake the air fryer basket at the halfway point to ensure even frying.

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Recipe Notes

Note 1: The key to perfect crisp chickpeas is to make sure the chickpeas are very dry before tossing them with oil and spices. Spices won’t adhere well to wet chickpeas, and they’ll end up steaming more than roasting. Chickpeas also won't crisp if there are too many of them in the air fryer basket. Keep the chickpeas in one even layer as much as possible, don't let them overlap. If you double the recipe, count on a longer cook time.

Note 2: Since all air fryers are slightly different, use the cook time as a rough estimate and check on your chickpeas frequently during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Storage: Chickpeas are best right out of the air fryer and they will soften as they sit. We store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and then just pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes to re-crisp the next day!

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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