Ultra Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe
Ultra Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas are crunchy, flavorful, and made with simple pantry spices.Ready in only 20 minutes.A healthy high-protein snack perfect for salads, bowls, or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. There's no need to dry them completely, although lightly patting them with a paper towel can help create an even crispier texture.
- Transfer the chickpeas to a large bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Toss well until every chickpea is evenly coated.
- Pour the seasoned chickpeas into the air fryer basket, spreading them into a single layer as much as possible.
- Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 4 to 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Once the chickpeas are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer.
- Taste and season with additional salt, black pepper, or your favorite seasoning blend if desired.
- Allow the chickpeas to cool for a few minutes before serving, as they become even crispier as they cool.
Notes
These crispy chickpeas are delicious as a snack or sprinkled over salads, soups, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or wraps.
Freshly cooked chickpeas are the crispiest, so enjoy them shortly after cooking.
If using cooked dried chickpeas instead of canned, ensure they are fully cooked and well-drained before seasoning.