Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
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4.9
Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Description
Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas begin with rinsed and thoroughly dried canned chickpeas to ensure crispness. The chickpeas are placed in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cooked at 380F for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking every five minutes to promote even browning. Once golden brown and crunchy inside, they are immediately tossed with olive oil and a seasoning blend such as Cajun or za'atar. This results in a crunchy, flavorful snack that remains crisp at room temperature.
The chickpeas can be enjoyed as a snack on their own or added to salads for extra texture and flavor. Seasonings are highly adaptable, allowing customization to suit different tastes. The recipe suggests a variety of spice blends that complement the crispy texture.
For best results, start with well-dried chickpeas, allowing them to air dry before cooking if possible. Stored in a jar at room temperature, they last up to a week. If they soften, a quick reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes restores their crispness. The recipe offers multiple seasoning ideas, enabling repeated enjoyment with different flavor profiles.
Ingredients
- 15 ounce chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- olive oil extra virgin, spray
- 1 teaspoon dried spices such as Cajun seasoning, garlic salt, blackened seasoning, montreal steak seasoning, zatar, etc, of your choice
Instructions
- Drain chickpeas in a colander and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Let them dry completely.
- Transfer the chickpeas to the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry 380F about 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes until crunchy on the inside, not moist and golden brown on the outside.
- Transfer the chickpeas to a medium bowl while still hot, spritz all over with olive oil and immediately toss with the spices. Eat at room temperature as a snack or over your favorite salad.
Notes
- Ensure chickpeas are completely dry before air frying to achieve lasting crispness.
- If time allows, let chickpeas air dry for an hour before cooking to improve texture.
- Store cooked chickpeas in a jar at room temperature for up to one week.
- Re-crisp softened chickpeas by reheating in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
- Experiment with various seasonings such as Cajun, garlic salt, zatar, or Parmesan cheese for different flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup | |
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32.5g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 3.5g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5.5g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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