Air fryer chickpeas are crunchy, protein-packed snacks that are healthy and delicious. Perfectly seasoned and roasted to golden, they make an excellent addition to salads or a satisfying high-protein snack.
These roasted chickpeas are easy to make; unlike in the oven, they don't take longer to make them crispy. So, if you want to make a batch of roasted chickpeas, you can store them for easy snacking. Season them with your favorite seasonings, and they are addictive. Chickpeas are high in protein and fiber and are a healthy snack for many reasons. These are vegan and gluten-free snacks. Check out my vegan appetizers and air fryer snacks on the site for more snacking ideas.
How To Season The Air Fried Chickpeas?
To season air fryer chickpeas, Few interesting seasonings are:
- Basic Seasoning: Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper. This forms the base seasoning.
- Flavor Variations:
- Spicy: Add chili powder, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Herbaceous: Mix in dried rosemary, thyme, or oregano.
- Savory: Use garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Sweet: Try cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar or maple syrup for a sweet twist.
- Some of the other seasonings that blend well with roasted chickpeas are:-
- Italian Seasoning
- Cajun Seasoning
- Ranch Seasoning
- Curry Seasoning
- Taco Seasoning
Which Chickpeas To Use For This Recipe - Soaked or Canned
Roasted chickpeas are made with cooked chickpeas. You can use canned or cooked chickpeas. If you are using raw chickpeas, soak for 8 hours and then cook until soft. Don't make them mushy, though. They should hold a firm shape. You can also cook the chickpeas in an instant pot.
How to make air fryer chickpeas?
Take a can of chickpeas or make your homemade boiled chickpeas. Drain the canned chickpeas and wash them in a sieve. Dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the desired seasoning to the bowl with a drizzle of some olive oil. Toss to mix them thoroughly.
Preheat the air fryer to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) for 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer the chickpeas to the basket and spread them evenly. Air fry for 14 - 15 minutes at 400ยฐF (200ยฐC), shaking halfway through, until crispy.
Once the chickpeas reach the desired crispiness, remove them from the basket and transfer them to a clean plate. Allow them to cool completely to room temperature. Once at room temperature, store them in an airtight jar.
How to store?
Store the roasted chickpeas at room temperature in an airtight container or jar. It may stay in good condition for 8 - 10 days or even more when stored properly.
Air Fryer Chickpeas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup chickpeas cooked or canned
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ยฝ tsp paprika
- ยฝ tsp cayenne pepper
- ยฝ tsp garlic powder
- ยฝ tsp onion powder
- ยฝ tsp salt as per taste
- ยพ tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Take a can of chickpeas or make your homemade boiled chickpeas. Drain the canned chickpeas and wash them in a sieve.
- Dry with a clean kitchen towel. Add them to a mixing bowl.
- Add the desired seasoning to the bowl with a drizzle of some olive oil. Toss to mix them thoroughly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Transfer the chickpeas to the basket and spread them evenly.
- Air fry for 14 - 15 minutes at 400ยฐF (200ยฐC), shaking halfway through, until crispy.
- Once the chickpeas reach the desired crispiness, remove them from the basket and transfer them to a clean plate.
- Allow them to cool completely to room temperature. Once at room temperature, store them in an airtight jar.
Notes
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