Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas

Name: Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans, 15 oz), drained, rinsed; 2 tsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Chickpeas tossed in olive oil and Mediterranean spices, air-fried until shatteringly crisp. A high-fiber, protein-rich snack or topping ready in under 20 minutes.

26 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

MediterraneanSideAir FryerVeganHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans, 15 oz), drained, rinsed
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

1

Drain, rinse, and thoroughly dry 2 cans drained, rinsed chickpeas (garbanzo beans, 15 oz) with paper towels - removing as much moisture as possible is key to crispiness.
2

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
3

In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with 2 tsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
4

Spread the chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
5

Let the chickpeas cool in the basket for 2 minutes before serving - they crisp further as they cool. Serve immediately or store uncovered at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Questions

How long does Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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