Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

4.84 from 6 votes

These Roasted Chickpeas are ultra crispy and golden brown protein-packed snacks prepared with very little oil in the air fryer

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian

Keyword air fryer chickpeas, roasted chickpeas

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan

Method Air Fryer, Oven

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 134kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Dry Chickpeas: Pat the chickpeas dry using a paper towel - this helps make them as crisp as possible.
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.
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.
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.
Serve: Take them out and adjust seasoning. Serve while the roasted chickpeas are still warm and crispy.

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.

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.

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.