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Air Fryer Chickpeas (5 Ways)

These crispy air fryer chickpeas are crunchy, delicious and cook up in under 15 minutes. They're great for snacking or topping salads and with the five different flavor options you'll never get bored. Vegan + gluten-free.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Basic Recipe
  • 1 15 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado or olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
BBQ
  • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne optional
Chili Lime
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • juice from 1 medium lime about 2 teaspoons
  • Zest from 1 lime about 1 teaspoon
Ranch
  • 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Dill
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chives
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ tsp pepper
Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. Drain, rinse and pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel.
  2. Add chickpeas to a large mixing bowl with oil and salt and toss to combine. Move on to Step 3 if you’re making the basic sea salt version. For any of the other versions, add the additional seasonings and toss to combine, then move on to Step 3.
  3. Preheat air fryer if required. Place chickpeas in air fryer basket in a single layer and cook on 400°F for 12-14 minutes, tossing once halfway until golden brown and crispy. Keep an eye on the chickpeas towards the end to make sure your seasonings don’t burn!
  4. Once chickpeas are cooked to your liking, remove them from the air fryer and season to taste. Serve immediately or let cool completely and store in a bowl, not covered.

Notes

  • Storage: Let the chickpeas cool completely, then store them in an uncovered container at room temperature for up to a week. Avoid storing in the fridge to prevent them from becoming soft.
  • Substitutions: Swap out the honey for maple syrup or agave syrup for a sweet vegan version. Just make sure to coat the chickpeas after air frying to keep them crispy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/3 recipe Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 784mg (33%) Potassium 250mg (7%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/3 recipe
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 784mg 33%
Potassium 250mg 5%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.