Air fryer chickpeas are a healthy, protein-packed snack that's easy to make and endlessly customizable with your favorite seasonings.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1canchickpeasdrained and rinsed
1tablespoonolive oil
1-2teaspoonsseasoningsee notes
Instructions
Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
1 can chickpeas
Pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Make sure they are very dry so they fry, not steam.
Combine chickpeas, olive oil, and seasoning in a medium bowl. Toss well to evenly coat the chickpeas with the spices.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1-2 teaspoons seasoning
Transfer the seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer basket, spreading them out in a single layer. If needed, cook them in batches to ensure they cook evenly and get crispy.
Cook the chickpeas in the air fryer at 390 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket once or twice during cooking to ensure even browning.
After the cooking time is up, check the chickpeas for desired crispness. If they need more time, cook them for an additional 5 minutes.
Once the chickpeas are crispy and golden brown, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Suggested SeasoningUse your favorite seasonings. Don't use a blend with a lot of sugar since that might burn in the air fryer. Some suggestions:
Ranch seasoning
Montreal Steak seasoning
BBQ Seasoning
Curry powder
Lemon pepper seasoning
Italian seasoning
Cajun seasoning
Tips
After rinsing, make sure your chickpeas are patted dry. Any excess moisture will steam them in the air fryer instead of crisping them up.
Be bold with the seasoning. Coat those chickpeas well because some of the spices will inevitably fall off during the cooking process.
Shake the basket once or twice during cooking. This helps the chickpeas cook evenly.