Air fryer Chickpeas
These delightful and healthy chickpeas in air fryer are a nutritious snack. It uses only 1 tbsp. oil to make. These are gluten-free and vegan.
Servings 3
Calories 288kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 oz. chickpeas or garbanzo beans can or use dry chickpeas see Notes
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
Seasoning
- 1 tsp. chilli powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Drain canned chickpeas and keep aside. You can lightly pat them dry with paper towels. No need to dry them thoroughly. If using dry chickpeas, see notes.
- Toss with 1 tbsp. olive oil and chilli powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Preheat Air fryer at 200 C or 400 F for 4 minutes. Spread the seasoned chickpeas in one layer, and air fry for 12-15 minutes till crispy and done.
- Shake the basket once in the middle.
- Your Air fryer chickpeas are ready. They are super crispy snack. Enjoy them as is or use them as salad toppers or in bowls.
Video
Notes
1. You can make them from dry chickpeas too with a bit of prep. Soak 1.5 cups chickpeas overnight in plenty of water. Drain well. You can cook them in instant pot by boiling on high pressure for about 12-14 minutes. If using a manual pressure cooker, cook for 4-5 whistles in 2 cups water till parboiled. Make sure they are not mushy. Cool and drain them in a colander. Then follow the rest of air frying method.
2. You can try different flavour combinations to mix things up a bit. I love the basic salt and pepper, chilli and lime, barbecue seasoning, Italian seasoning and peri peri seasoning. All work well.
3. Your air fryer works like a fantastic dehydrator and hence I have never needed to dry the lentils or chickpeas before putting them in Air frying. Just a simple draining and a light pat works well. The same works for other lentils I mentioned.
5. Canned chickpeas are the fastest and most fuss-free way to make these. Use a 15 oz. can.
6. You can store them for a week in an airtight container.
7. I prefer extra virgin olive oil but any vegetable oil works. You can also avoid oil by brushing with aquafaba or chickpea water in place of oil.
2. You can try different flavour combinations to mix things up a bit. I love the basic salt and pepper, chilli and lime, barbecue seasoning, Italian seasoning and peri peri seasoning. All work well.
3. Your air fryer works like a fantastic dehydrator and hence I have never needed to dry the lentils or chickpeas before putting them in Air frying. Just a simple draining and a light pat works well. The same works for other lentils I mentioned.
5. Canned chickpeas are the fastest and most fuss-free way to make these. Use a 15 oz. can.
6. You can store them for a week in an airtight container.
7. I prefer extra virgin olive oil but any vegetable oil works. You can also avoid oil by brushing with aquafaba or chickpea water in place of oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 357mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 5mg