Crispy Air fryer Chickpeas are seasoned to perfection and cooked until crispy crunchy in the air fryer.
They can be enjoyed by the handful as a snack or added to salads for a flavorful crunch.
A Great Snack or Topping
- Falafel isn’t the only recipe chickpeas are popular for! Fried chickpeas are a fun switch from popcorn and can be seasoned the same way!
- No need to feel guilty about eating air fryer chickpeas by the handful! Prep in zippered snack-sized bags and toss in lunch boxes, backpacks, or briefcases all week long!
- Use them as a snack or to top a salad in place of croutons.
- Economical and easy to make! Keep it simple with a little salt or check out the other super fun ways to flavor chickpeas!
Ingredients
CHICKPEAS: Be sure to drain the chickpeas and rinse them thoroughly.
SEASONINGS: This DIY recipe makes savory chickpeas with a little bit of spice. Cumin, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and a dash of cayenne pepper are used but feel free to add more or less of the ingredients to create a signature blend!
Did You Know?
‘Aquafaba’ is the thick water the beans and legumes are packed in. It is similar to egg white and can be used in meringues and marshmallows as well as a natural thickener for soups and sauces. Freeze aquafaba in ice cube trays and pop out one or two as needed!
Sweet & Savory Seasonings
Here’s a list of seasoning recipes that make each batch totally and uniquely delicious!
SWEET: Mix oil with honey or maple syrup for a sweet version. Cinnamon sugar, apple pie spice, or even pumpkin pie spice would all taste great!
SAVORY: Ranch, taco seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, or even Greek chickpeas can be made with ease! Or mix oil with wasabi paste for an Asian appetizer or parmesan cheese for an Italian appetizer!
SPICY: Cajun, Adobo, or fajita seasoning can all be used to make these chickpeas a little spicier!
How to Make Air Fryer Chickpeas
So foolproof, even the kids can make them!
- Dry drained & rinsed chickpeas with a paper towel.
- Toss chickpeas with oil & add seasonings.
- Cook chickpeas in a single layer (per recipe below) until they are crisp.
Tips for Perfect Chickpeas
- The oil and seasonings adhere better to chickpeas that are really dry. Lay them in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel and fold one end over the top of them and thoroughly pat them dry.
- Easily and evenly season oiled chickpeas in a zippered bag by shaking them before pouring them into the air fryer basket.
- For crisper chickpeas, cook longer.
Air-Fried Snacks
- Air Fryer Potato Chips – perfect for dipping
- Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls – handheld pizzas
- Air Fryer Nachos – ready in 15 minutes
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks – freezer friendly
- Rosemary Air Fryer Potato Wedges – a crowd favorite
Did you make these Spiced Air Fryer Chickpeas? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
Spiced Air Fryer Chickpeas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 14 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Dab drained chickpeas dry with a paper towel.
- Toss chickpeas with oil and seasonings. Toss to coat.
- Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook chickpeas 14-16 minutes or until crisp.
Notes
- Oil and seasonings adhere better to chickpeas that are really dry. Lay them in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel and fold one end over the top of them and thoroughly pat them dry.
- Easily and evenly season oiled chickpeas in a zippered bag by shaking them before pouring them into the air fryer basket.
- For crisper chickpeas, cook longer.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Party Food, Snack
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This looks great and healthy! I’m going to try coating/seasoning them with wasabi powder. I love the wasabi peas sold in cans. Thanks
Wasabi coated chickpeas sound amazing, thanks for sharing Mark!