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    Recipes » Appetizers + Snack » Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe Healthy Snack Idea

    Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe Healthy Snack Idea

    Jan 31, 2022 · Last updated: Jan 31, 2022 by Gina Dickson · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

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    Crispy chickpeas made in an air fryer in a large bowl

    If you want a quick and delicious healthy snack, you will want to make this Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe. You will get a crunchy salty snack ready in 15 minutes, and all you need is a can of healthy chickpeas, seasoning, and your air fryer.

    Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe Healthy Snack Idea
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    Chickpeas are great legumes to cook with when trying to follow a healthy diet. They make great snack food like these BBQ Roasted Chickpeas. They are great in soups like Roasted Carrot and Chickpeas and Vegetable Chowder.  They can even be the star of a salad like this Chickpeas Salad With Pesto and Feta. or Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas Salad. 

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    • 😊 Why this recipe is so good
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • Equipment
    • 🔀 Variations
    • How to store crispy chickpeas
    • ❓ FAQ
    • More delicious recipes for snacks
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    😊 Why this recipe is so good

    • You can have a crispy snack in under 15 minutes when baking chickpeas in an air fryer.
    • This snack is really good for you! One cup of air fryer chickpeas equates to a serving of needed protein.
    • Guiltless snacking! Chickpeas are a great source of folate, antioxidants, B group vitamins, calcium, phosphorous, zinc, and magnesium.
    • You can easily make new flavors by changing up the seasonings to your liking for a delicious snack.
    • Using an air fryer is 3x faster than roasting chickpeas in the over. They will become your new favorite snack.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    These crispy chickpeas only require a can of chickpeas and a few ingredients for seasoning.

    ingredients for Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe Healthy Snack Idea

    1/2 teaspoon cumin
    1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt: You can adjust the salt to your liking
    1/4 paprika: smoked or regular paprika would be good

    A complete list of ingredients and measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

    Tip: What type of chickpeas should I buy?

    You can buy chickpeas dried or the canned variety that are precooked. I also have a post that teaches you how to home can your own chickpeas. Canning your own chickpeas yields a softer chickpea because you can control the processing time. 

    can of chickpeas and home canned chickpeas

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Preheat the air fryer temperature to 375 degrees.

    1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a strainer under running cool water.


    2. Place drained chickpeas on paper towels or a clean kitchen towel, then pat off any excess water.

    chickpeas in a strainer and on a towel

    3. Combine the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and paprika in a small bowl.
    Next, place the chickpeas in a medium bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss gently to coat the chickpeas.


    Sprinkle half of the seasoning over the chickpeas. Toss gently. Sprinkle the rest of the seasoning and toss to coat evenly.

    chickpeas in a bowl with seasoning sitting next to it and chickpeas in an air fryer basketit

    4. Pour the chickpeas into a single layer in the air fryer basket.
    Cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes. Then remove the basket and shake the basket a couple of times. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for 5 more minutes.

    ⭐ Hint: Air fryer cooking time can be slightly different, so you might need to add a few minutes or shorten a few minutes of the total cooking time. The crunchy chickpeas are done when golden and slightly darkened. They will be dry and crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.

    Equipment

    Crispy air fryer chickpeas are easy to make in any good air fryer. Check out this sleek white COSORI Air Fryer Max. It has an automatic shake timer and looks good sitting on your counter.

    🔀 Variations

    Once you learn how to make this basic recipe in your air fryer, you will want to try to change up the spice blend on your seasoned chickpeas. An easy way to change up the flavors is to substitute the seasoning in this recipe for one of these. Just toss in olive oil and add seasoning.

    • Taco seasoning
    • Bagel seasoning
    • Thai seasoning
    • 7 spice seasoning
    • Add a bit of cayenne pepper to this recipe if you want to add a little heat to your quick snack.
    • Sazon seasoning

    How to store crispy chickpeas

    After you cook your chickpeas, you will need to keep any leftover chickpeas in a paper bag for storage. An airtight container will work, but the bag will help keep the crispy texture for up to a week.

    ❓ FAQ

    What is the difference between chickpeas vs. garbanzo beans?

    Chickpeas and garbanzo beans are the same beans. Even though the names are different, they both refer to ta plant in the legume category with the scientific name Cicer Arietinum.

    Are chickpeas good for you?

    Chickpeas are really good for you because a one-cup serving is packed with a full serving of protein. They are a great source of folate, antioxidants, B group vitamins, calcium, phosphorous, zinc, and magnesium.

    Are chickpeas fattening?

    Chickpeas can aid in a weight loss diet because they are rich in miners, vitamins, and fiber. One cup of chickpeas has 269 calories, aids good digestion, and reduces your disease risk.
    Do chickpeas lose nutrients when roasted?
    Chickpeas do not lose a significant amount of nutrients when cooked. They are a great source of healthy vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, even cooked.

    Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea close up in a bowl

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    Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe Healthy Snack Idea

    Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe (Healthy Snack Ideas)

    Gina Dickson
    If you want a quick and delicious healthy snack, you will want to make this Crispy Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe. You will get a crunchy salty snack ready in 15 minutes, and all you need is a can of healthy chickpeas, seasoning, and your air fryer.

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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Snacks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 23 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 7.5 ounce chickpeas canned
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt You can adjust the salt to your liking.
    • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the air fryer temperature to 375 degrees.
    • Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a strainer under running cool water.
    • Place drained chickpeas on paper towels or a clean kitchen towel, then pat off any excess water.
    • Combine the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and paprika in a small bowl.
    • Next, place the chickpeas in a medium bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and toss gently to coat the chickpeas.
    • Sprinkle half of the seasoning over the chickpeas. Toss gently. Sprinkle the rest of the seasoning and toss to coat evenly.
    • Pour the chickpeas into a single layer in the air fryer basket.
    • Cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes. Then remove the basket and shake the basket a couple of times. Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for 5 more minutes.

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    Notes

    Once you learn how to make this basic recipe in your air fryer, you will want to try to change up the spice blend on your seasoned chickpeas. An easy way to change up the flavors is to substitute the seasoning in this recipe for one of these. Just toss in olive oil and add seasoning.
    • Taco seasoning
    • Bagel seasoning
    • Thai seasoning
    • 7 spice seasoning
    • Add a bit of cayenne pepper to this recipe if you want to add a little heat to your quick snack.
    • Sazon seasoning

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 194mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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