Air Fryer Chickpeas
Air fryer roasted chickpeas are a crunchy, nutritious snack easily made by seasoning with olive oil and spices, then air frying to golden perfection. Perfect for salads or snacking, made with minimal effort.
Servings: 2 cup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup chickpeas cooked or canned
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt as per taste
- ¾ 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 400°F (200°C) for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Transfer the chickpeas to the basket and spread them evenly.
- Air fry for 14 - 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), 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
While adding salt, remember whether the chickpeas already have some salt in them or not, and decide accordingly.