Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe
We love to make these crispy air fryer chickpeas to keep on hand for nutritous snacks or to add to salads and grain bowls for extra savory flavor and a satisfying crunch!
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat or a dash of cumin for earthiness
Instructions
Dry the chickpeas:
- After rinsing, pat the chickpeas dry with a paper towel. The drier they are, the crispier they’ll get.1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
Season:
- In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil and seasonings until evenly coated.Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, Salt and pepper to taste, Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat
Air fry:
- Add chickpeas to the basket in a single layer. Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
- Cook longer for extra crispiness.
Cool & crisp:
- Let them cool for 5 minutes after cooking — they’ll crisp up even more.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 831kcal | Carbohydrates: 119g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 1283mg | Fiber: 33g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 607IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 13mg
