Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Incredibly crunchy, protein-packed air fryer chickpeas made with just three ingredients in under 20 minutes. Customize with your favorite spice blend for the perfect healthy snack.
- Total Time20 minutes
- Yield2 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 15 oz Canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained (1 can)
- Extra virgin olive oil spray (A few spritzes)
- 1 teaspoon Dried spices of your choice (Such as Cajun seasoning, garlic salt, blackened seasoning, montreal steak seasoning, za'atar, etc.)
Instructions
- Drain and Dry: Drain chickpeas in a colander, rinse, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Pat completely dry and let them air out for a few minutes. Remove any loose skins for extra crunch.
- Air Fry: Transfer the dry chickpeas to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 380°F for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until golden brown on the outside and crunchy (not moist) on the inside.
- Season and Serve: Immediately transfer the hot chickpeas to a medium bowl, spritz generously with olive oil spray, and toss with your chosen spices until evenly coated. Serve at room temperature as a snack or over salads and grain bowls.
Notes
Pat chickpeas completely dry before air frying for maximum crunch. Do not add oil before cooking — spritz after for best results. Season while still hot so spices adhere. Store in an open container at room temperature for up to 2 days; they may lose some crunch in sealed containers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 6
