Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas Snack Recipe Easy Homemade in 20 Minutes
A quick and easy crispy chickpeas snack made in an air fryer, perfect for a healthy, crunchy treat in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Optional: cumin powder, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Drain and dry chickpeas thoroughly using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel (about 5 minutes).
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 12 minutes, shaking the basket every 4 minutes for even cooking. Add 2-3 more minutes if needed to reach desired crispiness.
- Remove chickpeas and let cool for 2 minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning if desired.
Notes
Dry chickpeas thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow even air circulation. Shake basket every 4 minutes during cooking. Variations include adding cayenne pepper for spice or lemon zest for brightness. Can be roasted in a conventional oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes if no air fryer is available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ½ cup (80 g)
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
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