Make Air Fryer Chickpeas Crispy In 15 Minutes
Air fryer chickpeas come out of the air fryer as crispy, seasoned bites that you only need 15 minutes or less to cook.
If you’re looking for a crunchy and healthy snack that is packed with protein and flavor, then these air fryer chickpeas are perfect for you. These little bites of are the perfect alternative to potato chips or other snacks.
I’ll show you how to make perfectly crispy air fryer chickpeas. With only the chickpeas, seasonings and a few simple steps you’re ready to start cooking.
So, grab your air fryer, garbanzo beans, and meet me in the kitchen.
How To Make Air Fryer Chickpeas
Ingredients needed
- Chickpeas or also known as garbanzo beans
- Seasonings (listed below)
Important tip for safety
Chickpeas or garbanzo beans like to burst. When making this recipe, the step where you need to remove the basket and shake the beans around do so with caution. Simply, release the lock of the basket it then give the basket an easy shake back and forth. This will keep the beans covered while they burst by using the air fryer as a shield.
To add, when the air fryer chickpeas are finished, do not open the basket for 2 minutes because the beans will still burst when the air fryer is off. Please protect your eyes while making this recipe.
Making the chickpeas in the air fryer
- To start, drain the beans from the can then give them a rinse. You do not need to dry them off. Place the drained beans in a bowl.
- Turn on and preheat the air fryer to 400F.
- While heating, season the chickpeas with the seasoning provided or simply salt and pepper with a little oil.
- Once preheated, add the seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes. At the midway point, carefully give the basket a shake to roll the chickpeas around.
- Lastly, allow the chickpeas to sit in the air fryer a minute or two, see tips as to why. After that serve and enjoy the crispy air fryer chickpeas.
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Air Fryer Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained & rinsed also known as garbanzo beans
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- To start, drain the beans from the can then give them a rinse. You do not need to dry them off. Place the drained beans in a bowl.
- Turn on and preheat the air fryer to 400℉.
- While heating, season the chickpeas with the seasoning provided or simply salt and pepper with a little oil.
- Once preheated, add the seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes. At the midway point, carefully give the basket a shake to roll the chickpeas around.
- Lastly, allow the chickpeas to sit in the air fryer a minute or two, see tips as to why. After that serve and enjoy the crispy air fryer chickpeas.