Learn how to make amazing air fryer chickpeas at home. They taste so good and make an excellent, healthy, crispy, salty snack. Better for you than chips!
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz can of chickpeas, garbanzo beans 440g
- 1/8 tsp of salt less than 1g
- 1/2 tsp of garlic powder 2g
- 1/4 tsp of ground black pepper 1g
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp of paprika 1g
- 1 Tbsp of olive oil 15ml
- Optional spices could include onion powder, chili powder, etc.
Instructions
- Pour a can of chickpeas into a colander or sieve and rinse really well. Then pat dry with a paper towel or clean cloth. Place in a medium bowl.
- Mix together all the spices (salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika) in a small bowl with a fork or whisk.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chickpeas and sprinkle the spices on top. Cover the bowl with a lid and shake to evenly coat the chickpeas, or throw all the ingredients into a bag and shake it.
Cooking chickpeas in Air Fryer
- Add the seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer basket and spread them out in one layer.
- Set temperature to 400F/205C. Add the basket to the air fryer and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until crispy. Check at the 7-minute mark and shake the basket to promote even roasting.
- Taste for crispiness and cook longer as needed.
Cooking chickpeas in Oven
- Preheat oven to 425F/218C.
- Add the seasoned chickpeas to a baking sheet and place them on the middle rack in the oven. Cook for 20 to 35 minutes until crispy.
- Add the chickpeas to a bowl and serve as is or use it for a salad or another recipe. You may also sprinkle on additional spices at this time. Enjoy!
