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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

    Sep 10, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These Roasted Chickpeas (Aka Garbanzo Beans) are ultra-crispy, golden brown, and protein-packed snack recipe prepared with very little oil in an air fryer. Vegan, Gluten-free.

    air fryer roasted chickpeas served in a bowl

    Let's all agree that air-fried foods have a great texture and are prepared with little to no oil, making them healthier. A wide variety of foods, including sweet potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, and more, can be air-fried. We've got one more recipe for you. Crispy air-fried chickpeas is the name given to it. 

    Chickpeas are a common food across the world. They play a significant role in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines. These pearl-like, cream-colored beans are also referred to as garbanzo beans. They are incredibly adaptable and simple to prepare. Without further ado, let’s learn about this recipe in detail. Read below.

    I used my Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart Air Fryer for this recipe. I love this because you can get the food in a single layer all at once, and dinner is ready in 30 minutes or less. Any air fryer brand like Cosori 5.8QT, Cuisinart Air Fryer Oven, Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Duo Crisp works here.

    Jump to:
    • Reasons you’ll love these Air Fryer Chickpeas
    • Ingredients to make Roasted Chickpeas
    • How to Make Air Fryer Chickpeas
    • How to Make Roasted Chickpeas in the Oven
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Seasoning for Roasted Chickpeas
    • Expert Tips & Notes
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Chickpea Recipes
    • More Air Fryer Recipes
    • Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

    Reasons you’ll love these Air Fryer Chickpeas

    • Done in less than 15 minutes.
    • Ultra CRISPY
    • Healthy and packed with nutrients, protein, and fiber.
    • Easier, faster, and evenly cooked than in the oven.
    • Perfect snack and toppings for soups, salads, curries, and bowls.

    Ingredients to make Roasted Chickpeas

    Here are a few ingredients for Air Fryer Chickpeas recipe.

    • Cooked Chickpeas – I have cooked my Instant Pot Chickpeas for this recipe, or use 1 can of chickpeas drained & rinsed.
    • Extra-virgin olive oil â€“ is ideal for roasting and helps to crisp up the chickpeas in the air fryer. You may also use avocado oil or any other oil with a higher smoke point.
    • Spices â€“ I have used garlic powder, onion powder, red chili powder (or smoked paprika, cayenne), salt, and freshly ground pepper to give this air fryer roasted chickpeas a nice flavor.
    Roasted Chickpeas Ingredients

    How to Make Air Fryer Chickpeas

    Dry chickpeas: Pat the chickpeas dry using a paper towel - this helps make them as crisp as possible.

    cooked chickpeas on a paper towel for drying

    Season: In a medium bowl, drizzle some olive oil over chickpeas and season with garlic powder, onion powder, red chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss them well until well coated.

    step to season cooked chickpeas collage

    Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Add the seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required). Spray some oil on top if required.

    step to air fry chickpeas in an air fryer basket

    Air Fry: Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12-14 minutes or until crispy. Shaking the basket a couple of times. Mine was cooked perfectly in 12 minutes.

    air fried chickpeas in a basket

    Serve: Take them out and adjust the seasoning. Serve while the roasted chickpeas are still warm and crispy.

    air fryer chickpeas served in a bowl

    How to Make Roasted Chickpeas in the Oven

    Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned chickpeas evenly in a single layer. Bake at 425˚F for 20-30 minutes, tossing occasionally or until golden brown and crispy.

    Serving Suggestions

    You could eat these air-fried roasted chickpeas in many different ways.

    • as a snack (savory or sweet)
    • as a topping for salads, soups, pasta

    Seasoning for Roasted Chickpeas

    Here are a few seasoning ideas

    • Indian: Use ½ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, ½ teaspoon chaat masala, and ½ teaspoon salt.
    • Tex-Mex: Use 2 teaspoon of taco seasoning or fajita seasoning
    • Italian: Use 1-2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon of salt
    • Cajun: Use 1-2 teaspoon cajun seasoning and ½ teaspoon of salt
    • Cinnamon-Sugar/Honey: use 1 tablespoon sugar or honey combined with ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and then toss chickpeas in the seasoning after roasting.

    Expert Tips & Notes

    • Cook in batches. Make sure to spread the chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, Cook in batches if needed.
    • Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake it halfway through to allow the chickpeas to be cooked evenly.
    • Make sure to pat the chickpeas dry with paper towels as they help to make them more crispy.
    • Finish eating crispy roasted chickpeas fast, as they lose their crispiness as time goes on. Also, make sure to store them at room temperature.
    • The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.

    Recipe FAQs

    How to store roasted chickpeas?

    Roasted chickpeas should be cooled completely and then stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They will lose their crispiness and dry out but will still be delicious.

    How long roasted chickpeas last?

    You can store them for up to 1 week or more when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

    How to make roasted chickpeas from dried chickpeas?

    Firstly, soak the dried chickpeas for 6-8 hours (or overnight) and cook them in the Instant pot or any stovetop pressure cooker before using them in this recipe. Check out the detailed recipe for Instant Pot Chickpeas.

    How to make roasted chickpeas from canned chickpeas?

    Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas and follow the same recipe.

    Can you reheat roasted chickpeas?

    Yes, you could reheat them in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 2-3 minutes. Make sure not to burn the chickpeas.

    More Chickpea Recipes

    • Chickpea Coconut Curry
    • Beetroot Chickpea Stir Fry 
    • Chana Masala
    • Chole/Chickpeas Biyani 
    • Chole Paratha
    • Chickpea Salad

    More Air Fryer Recipes

    • Perfect Roasted Asparagus
    • Air Fryer Broccoli
    • Air Fryer Zucchini
    • Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
    • Roasted Peanuts
    • Air Fryer Tofu
    • Paneer Tikka

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    air fryer roasted chickpeas served in a bowl

    Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

    Bhavana Patil
    These Roasted Chickpeas are ultra crispy and golden brown protein-packed snacks prepared with very little oil in the air fryer
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Servings: 4
    Calories : 134
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Method: Air Fryer, Oven
    Prep Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 20 minutes minutes

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Mixing Bowl Set

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas ( or 1 15 oz can)
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Dry Chickpeas: Pat the chickpeas dry using a paper towel - this helps make them as crisp as possible.
      cooked chickpeas on a paper towel for drying
    • Season: In a medium bowl, drizzle some olive oil over chickpeas and season with garlic powder, onion powder, red chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss them well until well coated.
      step to season cooked chickpeas collage
    • Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Add the seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
      Spray some oil on top if required.
      step to air fry chickpeas in an air fryer basket
    • Air Fry: Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12-14 minutes or till they are crispy. Shaking the basket couple of times. Mine was cooked perfectly done in 12 minutes.
      air fried chickpeas in a basket
    • Serve: Take them out and adjust seasoning. Serve while the roasted chickpeas are still warm and crispy.
      air fryer roasted chickpeas served in a bowl

    Oven Method:

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned chickpeas evenly in a single layer.
      Bake at 425ËšF for 20-30 minutes, tossing occasionally or until golden brown and crispy.

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    Notes

    Seasoning for Roasted Chickpeas

    Here are a few seasoning ideas.
    • Indian: Use ½ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, ½ teaspoon chaat masala, and ½ teaspoon salt.
    • Tex-Mex: Use 2 teaspoon of taco seasoning or fajita seasoning
    • Italian: Use 1-2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and ½ teaspoon of salt
    • Cajun: Use 1-2 teaspoon cajun seasoning and ½ teaspoon of salt
    • Cinnamon-Sugar/Honey: use 1 tablespoon sugar or honey combined with ½ teaspoon cinnamon and then toss chickpeas in the seasoning after roasting.

    Expert Tips & Notes

    • Cook in batches. Make sure to spread the chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, Cook in batches if needed.
    • Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow the chickpeas to be cooked evenly.
    • Make sure to pat the chickpeas dry with paper towels as they help to make them more crispy.
    • Finish eating crispy roasted chickpeas fast as they lose their crispiness as time goes on. Also, make sure to store them at room temperature.
    • The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.
     
    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 165IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
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