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

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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.

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How long does Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas take?

As written, 26 minutes: 8 of prep and 18 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (18 minutes): "Cook at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until golden and crisp."

What temperature does Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas cook at?

For Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas, the air fryer is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 2. The longest stretch at that heat is 18 minutes, in step 4. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time.

What can I use instead of smoked paprika in Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas?

The entry for Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas calls for 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas uses 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans, 15 oz), drained, rinsed.

Can I make Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas comes from 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes.

How long does Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas within two hours and eat it within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

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