Air Fryer Chickpeas
These air fryer chickpeas are crispy, protein-packed, and make a great snack or topping for salads and bowls. Customize with your favorite seasonings — see the notes section below for flavor combination ideas!
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz / 400 g, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 15 ml
- ½ teaspoon salt 2.5 ml
- Seasonings Optional: – see notes below for flavor combination suggestions
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil (1 tablespoon / 15 ml) and salt (½ teaspoon / 2.5 ml) until evenly coated.1 can chickpeas, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add any seasonings if using (see notes below for ideas).Seasonings
- Spread the chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until chickpeas are golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly — they’ll get even crispier as they cool.
Notes
Flavor Combination Suggestions
Smoky Paprika and Garlic: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 ml), ½ teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 ml), and ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1.25 ml).
Zesty Lemon and Herb: Zest of 1 lemon, ½ teaspoon dried thyme (2.5 ml), ½ teaspoon dried rosemary (2.5 ml), and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Spicy Maple Sriracha: 1 tablespoon maple syrup (15 ml), 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (5 ml), ½ teaspoon ground cumin (2.5 ml), and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (1.25 ml).
Za'atar Spice: 1 teaspoon za'atar (5 ml), ½ teaspoon ground coriander (2.5 ml), and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (1.25 ml).
Smoky Paprika and Garlic: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 ml), ½ teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 ml), and ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1.25 ml).
Zesty Lemon and Herb: Zest of 1 lemon, ½ teaspoon dried thyme (2.5 ml), ½ teaspoon dried rosemary (2.5 ml), and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Spicy Maple Sriracha: 1 tablespoon maple syrup (15 ml), 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (5 ml), ½ teaspoon ground cumin (2.5 ml), and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (1.25 ml).
Za'atar Spice: 1 teaspoon za'atar (5 ml), ½ teaspoon ground coriander (2.5 ml), and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (1.25 ml).
Nutrition
Calories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 0.02gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 291mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.02gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 0.3mgIron: 0.03mg
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