Air Fryer Chickpeas
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Air Fryer Chickpeas
Description
The Air Fryer Chickpeas recipe uses canned garbanzo beans that are rinsed and patted dry before being briefly cooked at 400°F to achieve a light crispness without drying out completely. A small amount of oil helps promote crisping, and the beans are shaken midway to ensure even cooking.
Seasoning with salt along with optional nutritional yeast adds depth, while additional spices like paprika, chili powder, or cinnamon sugar can be used for varied flavor profiles according to taste. The result maintains some tenderness inside with a crisp exterior.
These chickpeas work well as a snack or as a crunchy garnish on salads or bowls. The recipe also suggests experimenting with coatings such as vegan ranch or BBQ dressing for variety.
Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
- oil oil spray or 1 teaspoon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon nutritional yeast or more to taste (optional
Instructions
- Pat dry your garbanzo beans with a towel to remove excess water.
- Place the garbanzo beans in a single layer in the air fryer and very lightly spray them with oil. If you’re using 1 teaspoon of oil, mix together with the garbanzo beans in a small bowl before adding them to the air fryer.
- Cook at 400 degrees F for 4 minutes, shake up the basket, and then cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, until barely crispy.
- Sprinkle with salt and nutritional yeast (if using).
Notes
- For extra flavor, try seasoning with paprika, chili powder, or cayenne for heat or cinnamon sugar for sweetness.
- Garlic and onion powder keep the flavor classic if preferred.
- Use vegan Ranch or BBQ dressing coatings to vary the snack experience, especially for game day.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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