Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas Recipe
Crispy Chickpeas made with smoky spices and simple pantry ingredients. Extra crunchy, quick to make, and perfect for snacking.
Servings 4 serves
Calories 105kcal
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed (400 g)
- 1 tsp olive oil 5 ml
- ½ tsp smoked paprika 1 g
- ½ tsp garlic powder 1.5 g
- ¼ tsp ground cumin 0.5 g
- ½ tsp salt 3 g
- black pepper to taste
- chili flakes optional, 0.25 g
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them very dry with paper towels.
- Spread the chickpeas out and remove any loose skins if they come off easily.
- Let the chickpeas air dry briefly if desired.
- Transfer to a bowl and toss with the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer or oven to 390°F (200°C).
- Add the chickpeas to the air fryer or oven in a single layer.
- Cook until the chickpeas are deeply golden and crispy.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Drying the chickpeas thoroughly is the most important step for maximum crunch.
- Removing loose skins helps the chickpeas crisp more evenly.
- The chickpeas continue to crisp as they cool.
- For an oven version, bake at 400°F (200°C) until golden and crisp, shaking halfway through.
- Best enjoyed the day they are made.
- Store loosely covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg