These Air Fryer Chickpeas are a quick, easy, tasty, and healthy snack, appetizer, or side dish. You only need a few pantry ingredients and 15 minutes to cook crispy air-fried chickpeas. You can easily swap out the seasonings to get a range of flavors!
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Why We Love This Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe
Simply seasoned and air fried to perfection, these air fryer chickpeas are a crispy snack that’ll keep you coming back for more!
- Easy. Precooked, canned chickpeas make this snack super simple to make.
- Crunchy. The air fryer makes the crispiest chickpeas you’ve ever had!
- Flavorful. A combination of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper creates a crave-able flavor!
Variations on Air Fried Chickpeas
The included recipe is just one idea for how to season these crispy chickpeas. Feel free to get creative and use your favorite seasoning blends, like Creole seasoning, ranch, chili seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, Italian seasoning, or taco seasoning.
You can also make these chickpeas sweet by tossing them with a little bit of brown sugar and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. I recommend using vegetable oil or coconut oil for sweet chickpeas instead of olive oil.
How to Store
Store leftover air fryer chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. I do not recommend freezing them.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these tasty chickpeas drizzled with a delicious sauce, like yum yum sauce, garlic aioli, balsamic glaze, fry sauce, honey mustard, ranch, Buffalo sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.
They’re also great added to Italian pasta salad, Panzanella, chicken salad, or a chopped salad for a nice crunch!
Yes! They are simply different terms that refer to the same thing!
Yes, but you’ll need to cook them beforehand!
Yes! Chickpeas are high in fiber and protein and can help regulate blood sugar levels.
Cooked chickpeas contain moisture, so they will sometimes pop in the air fryer as that moisture escapes. This is totally normal; just be careful when you shake them!
If your chickpeas are too moist or coated in too much oil, they may not turn out crispy. I recommend patting the chickpeas dry after draining them and making sure not to use too much oil to ensure crisp chickpeas.
More Savory Snack Recipes To Try
- Chex Mix
- Cool Ranch Doritos
- Soft Pretzel Bites
- Gardetto’s Snack Mix
- Mexican Spice Cheese Crackers
- Homemade Tortilla Chips
- Bacon Wrapped Crackers
- Garlic Parmesan Pasta Chips
- Cheese Straws
- Sweet Potato Chips
Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 30 ounces chickpeas drained (2 (15-ounce) cans)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the chickpeas are evenly coated.30 ounces chickpeas, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Place half of the seasoned chickpeas in the air fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer.
- Air fry the chickpeas for 10-12 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Once done, remove the chickpeas from the air fryer and repeat the process with the remaining chickpeas then serve.
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Air Fryer Chickpeas Step by Step
Prep: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
Season the Chickpeas: In a medium bowl, toss 30 ounces (2 cans) of chickpeas, ¼ cup of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of ground paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper until the chickpeas are evenly coated.
Spread the Chickpeas: Place half of the seasoned chickpeas in the air fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer.
Cook the Chickpeas: Air fry the chickpeas for 10-12 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. Once done, remove the chickpeas from the air fryer and repeat the process with the remaining chickpeas then serve.
