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Crunchy and packed with flavor, air fryer chickpeas are an easy and delicious snack. With just a few simple ingredients like canned chickpeas, olive oil, and seasonings, they crisp up beautifully. Enjoy them on their own, as a crunchy topping for soups and salads, or munch on them when you want an alternative to chips.
I love making these crispy chickpeas when I want a healthy snack. They are easy to make with different seasonings, which easily changes up the flavors. If you are looking for a simple option for crouton or soup cracker replacement, these little chickpeas will work perfectly.
If you like to make fun air fryer snacks like this one, try these potato chips and pepperoni chips!
Ingredients You Will Need
- Chickpeas–Canned chickpeas work best for easy preparation.
- Olive oil–Helps create a crispy texture.
- Seasonings–Try Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning or our homemade blend.
Ingredients for Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- Dried parsley-Adds fresh flavor
- Dried dill-Gives the seasoning a classic ranch taste.
- Garlic powder-Enhances the flavors
- Onion powder-Complements the garlic and adds more flavor.
- Salt-Brings out the flavors.
- Ground black pepper-Adds a touch of warm spice.
Variations
- Classic Salt & Pepper-Toss with olive oil, salt, and black pepper for a simple, crunchy snack.
- Garlic and Parmesan-Coat with olive oil, then toss with garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese after air frying.
- Ranch Seasoning-Toss with ranch seasoning mix before air frying for a tangy kick. (or use our homemade ranch recipe)
- Everything Bagel-Season with everything bagel seasoning before air frying.
- Cinnamon Sugar-Coat with coconut oil, cinnamon, and sugar for a crunchy, sweet treat.
- Maple Glazed-Toss with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a dash of salt before air frying.
How to Make Air Fryer Chickpeas
STEP 1: Pour the can of chickpeas into a strainer, then drain liquids and rinse them well under cold water.
STEP 2: Pat chickpeas dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture.
STEP 3: Place the chickpeas in a medium bowl, then drizzle with olive oil, and toss until coated, then add your choice of seasonings, and toss again until they are completely coated.
STEP 4: Pour the seasoned chickpeas into the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them for even cooking.
STEP 5: Air fry at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 13-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chickpeas are crispy and golden brown.
STEP 6: Serve warm or at room temperature as a crunchy snack, however, if you are using them as a salad topping, let them cool first.
Tips
- Experiment with seasonings: Try different spice blends for variety.
- Dry them completely: Removing extra moisture will help them get the crispiness they need.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket: Cook in batches if needed for even crisping.
- Shake halfway through cooking: Helps all sides get evenly crispy.
I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattages, you may need a few extra minutes of cooking time.
FAQs
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. When you want to have them warmed up again, toss them in the air fryer again for a few minutes at 400 degrees F.
Yes! But you will need to soak them overnight first, then cook them, and dry them too. It’s a lot easier to use canned chickpeas!
I like to snack on them, or sprinkle them in my soup or salad as a crunchy topper as a crouton replacement. Which is why it’s fun to try different seasonings for flavor variety.
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Air Fryer Calzone
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Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers
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Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp Tempura
Dinner
Air Fryer Pita Pizza
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Air Fryer Chickpeas
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, 15-16 ounces, drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspooon ranch seasoning, or seasoning of choice
Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pour the can of chickpeas into a strainer, then drain chickpeas and rinse them well under cold water. Pat chickpeas dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Place chickpeas in a medium bowl with oil and toss them until they are well coated. Add in your choice of seasonings and toss them together fully coating the chickpeas.
- Pour chickpeas into the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between chickpeas so they cook evenly.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 13-15 minutes, until they are crispy and a light golden brown.
- Serve seasoned chickpeas at any temperature.
Homemade Ranch Seasoning
- In a small bowl combine dried parsley, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and ground black pepper.
Notes
- Dry them completely: Removing extra moisture will help them get the crispiness they need.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket: Cook in batches if needed for even crisping.
- Shake halfway through cooking: Helps all sides get evenly crispy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
