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Air Fryer Chickpeas
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5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Chickpeas

Jazz up your garbanzo beans with this easy Air Fryer Chickpeas recipe. Ridiculously crispy and spiced to perfection, they're perfect as a high protein snack or on top of salads. Have fun experimenting with your favorite seasonings!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Clean eating, Gluten-free, High Protein, Low calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: air fryer, chickpeas
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 15 oz (400 g) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • tsp garlic powder
  • tsp sea salt or to taste

Optional Seasonings

  • onion powder, cayenne pepper, curry powder, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper optional, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
  • Place the garbanzo beans into a mixing bowl and combine with olive oil, salt and seasonings of choice. Toss until fully coated with oil and spices.
    I recommend keeping some of the spices for later, see success tip down below.
  • Transfer seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer basket and bake for 12 to 16 minutes, shaking a couple of times while cooking.
  • Success tip. Right after air frying, plunge into a bowl and toss with more olive oil and extra seasonings. Enjoy air fryer chickpeas crispy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.75g | Protein: 6.75g | Fat: 5.25g | Fiber: 5.75g