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Oil Free Air Fryer Chickpeas [Five Flavours!]
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Oil Free Air Fryer Chickpeas [Five Flavours!]

These oil-free air fryer chickpeas are seasoned with one of five distinct flavor profiles including smoky spicy, chili lime, sweet cinnamon, Italian, and ranch. The chickpeas are cooked crispy in the air fryer without added oil by using aquafaba and reserved canning liquid to help the spices stick. This method produces crunchy, seasoned chickpea snacks using simple pantry ingredients and an easy air frying technique.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

For the Chickpeas
  • 15 ounce chickpeas drained, but reserve the liquid and DO NOT rinse, canned, no salt added
  • 1 tablespoon aquafaba (the liquid from the can you reserved)
Smoky Spicy
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Chili Lime
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
Sweet Cinnamon (Churros)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or granulated sugar of choice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Italian
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon parsley dried
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
Ranch
  • ½ teaspoon parsley dried
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Drain your chickpeas over a bowl, so you can reserve a tablespoon of the aquafaba, and do NOT rinse them.
  2. Place the drained (but not rinsed) chickpeas in your fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, mixing at the halfway point.
  3. Meanwhile, combine the tablespoon of aquafaba (and lime juice for the chili lime option) with HALF of your seasonings for your flavour of choice. Then open the fryer (once cooked for 10 mins) and evenly pour the mixture over the chickpeas and mix well to evenly coat. Continue air frying for another 5-7 minutes, until desired crispiness is reached. Make sure to mix them every few minutes, to prevent burning.
  4. Immediately transfer your air fried chickpeas to a bowl and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning while they're still hot. Mix well and enjoy.

Notes

  • Do not rinse chickpeas to keep skins intact and prevent burning.
  • Use no salt added canned chickpeas for better salt control in the snack.
  • Mix chickpeas every few minutes while finishing in the air fryer to keep them evenly crispy and avoid burning.
  • Store leftovers in a paper bag at room temperature to maintain crispness; avoid refrigeration or airtight containers.
  • The recipe includes five flavor variations, allowing customization of seasoning blends for different tastes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 125cal (6%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 204mg (4%) Fiber 6g (24%) Vitamin A 21IU (0%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Calories 125cal 6%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 6g 24%
Vitamin A 21IU 0%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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