Air Fryer Chickpeas
The perfect crunchy snack, Air Fryer Chickpeas are flavorful and healthy. Packed with protein and seasoned to your liking, this easy recipe is perfect for satisfying cravings. Make them tonight for a delicious treat!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 15 ounce chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon seasoning
- to taste salt optional
Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas and rinse thoroughly. Pat the chickpeas dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
- Toss the dried chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a mixing bowl.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF. If your model lacks a preheat setting, simply let it run for 3 minutes at the same temperature to warm up.
- Place the chickpeas in the air-fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer.
- Air fry the chickpeas for 5 minutes, then shake the basket. Continue air frying for another 5 minutes and shake again. Add another 2-3 minutes if your chickpeas are not crispy enough.
- Once done, transfer the chickpeas back to the mixing bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sprinkle your seasoning blend over the chickpeas. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve warm as a snack or a salad topping.
Notes
- Storage: Once cooked, store leftover Air Fryer Chickpeas in an airtight container.
- Freezing: It’s not recommended to freeze cooked chickpeas as they lose their crunch.
- Variations: Try different flavor combinations!
- Serving ideas: Serve as a crunchy topping for salads.
- Pairing: These chickpeas pair well with dips like hummus.