Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe
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Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by draining, rinsing, and thoroughly drying canned chickpeas to remove excess moisture, which helps them crisp in the air fryer. They are cooked at 380F for 12-14 minutes with a shake halfway through to ensure even browning. Once crisp, the chickpeas are tossed with extra virgin olive oil to coat them uniformly before mixing in a seasoning blend.
The seasoning can be any preferred spice mix, ranging from Italian, Cajun, fajita, to more exotic blends like Chinese five spice or zatar. This flexibility makes it easy to tailor the chickpeas for different cuisines or taste preferences. The crisp chickpeas can be eaten as a crunchy snack or used as a topping for salads and bowls, adding texture and flavor.
Since the recipe does not provide specific cooking tips beyond drying and tossing, it focuses on the simple method of air frying chickpeas and seasoning them afterward. Experiment with seasoning blends to find your favorite combination for these crunchy snacks.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces chickpeas canned
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon SEASONING
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander. Spread them out on a paper towel lined plate and pat dry.
- Place the dried chickpeas in an air fryer basket and set to 380°F for 12-14 minutes, shaking half way.
- Remove from the air fryer and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Toss with the olive oil to fully coat.
- When fully coated, toss them with the seasoning of your choice.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Thoroughly dry canned chickpeas before air frying to achieve maximum crispness.
- Use your choice of dried herb and spice blends to customize flavor profiles.
- Turn or shake the chickpeas halfway through air frying for even cooking and browning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 591mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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