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Crunchy Air Fryer Chickpeas

20 min
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free V Vegan VG Vegetarian EF Egg-Free NF Nut-Free
Avatar by: Lindsay Grimes Freedman
May 4, 2021 (Updated: August 21, 2021)
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This is a side view of a small turquoise bowl filled with crispy chickpeas. The bowl sits on a white counter with more chickpeas scattered around the bowl. Text overlay reads "crispy crunchy air fryer chickpeas."
This is an overhead view of a small turquoise bowl filled with crispy chickpeas. The bowl sits on a white counter with more chickpeas scattered around the bowl. Text overlay reads "crunchy air fryer chickpeas."
This is an overhead view of a small turquoise bowl filled with crispy chickpeas. The bowl sits on a white counter with more chickpeas scattered around the bowl.
Air fryer chickpeas are the perfect crunchy snack to make in 15 minutes! They’re great to throw on top of salads or snack on as is!

Air fryer chickpeas are going to be your new favorite snack! I mean, who doesn’t love crunchy, crispy snacks?! 🙋🏼‍♀️

I’ve always loved crispy chickpeas, but when whenever I try to roast them in the oven, they never quite have that crunch factor I’m looking for.

I decided to throw some chickpeas in my air fryer to see if I could achieve that crunchy texture and BAM, magic happened. Crispy, crunchy, perfectly spiced chickpeas.

What I love about these chickpeas is they come together so quickly! Prep time is 5 minutes or less if you work fast. I mean who doesn’t love a 5 minute snack?

You can pack these crunchy chickpeas in a baggie for a to-go snack, a lunchbox, or use them as a salad topper.

  • This is a side view of a blue and white bowl on a white counter. Inside the bowl is chickpeas coated with spices.
  • This is an overhead view of an air fryer tray with chickpeas coated with spices. The tray sits on a white counter.
  • This is an overhead view of an air fryer tray with crispy air fried chickpeas coated with spices. The tray sits on a white counter.

Ingredients for air fryer chickpeas

It’s so simple to make these chickpeas! All you need are chickpeas, oil, and spices!

  • Chickpeas. chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • Oil. I used avocado oil
  • Spices. We’re talking garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper.

How to make crunchy chickpeas

Prep your chickpeas. Drain and rinse your chickpeas and transfer to a medium bowl. 

Toss it all together. Add the oil and spices to the bowl and mix until the chickpeas are coated. 

Air Fry. Transfer the chickpeas to your air fryer tray or basket. Air fry them for 15 minutes, shaking the tray halfway through cooking and enjoy!

This is a side view of a small turquoise bowl filled with crispy chickpeas. The bowl sits on a white counter with more chickpeas scattered around the bowl.

More chickpea recipes to try:

  • Chickpea Cookie Dough
  • Spicy Chickpea Spinach Feta Frittata
  • Instant Pot Moroccan Sweet Potato Chickpea Stew
  • Peanut Butter Chickpea Blondies
  • Vegan Zucchini Chickpea Burgers
  • Mediterranean Cauliflower Chickpea Salad

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This is an overhead view of a small turquoise bowl filled with crispy chickpeas. The bowl sits on a white counter with more chickpeas scattered around the bowl. Recipe
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy-Free V Vegan VG Vegetarian EF Egg-Free NF Nut-Free

Crunchy Air Fryer Chickpeas

Air fryer chickpeas are the perfect crunchy snack to make in 15 minutes! They’re great to throw on top of salads or snack on as is!

AvatarRecipe by:Lindsay Grimes Freedman
★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
Prep: 5 minCook: 15 minTotal: 20 min
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Servings: serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400F. 
  2. Drain and rinse your chickpeas and transfer to a medium bowl. 
  3. Add the oil and spices to the bowl and mix until the chickpeas are coated. 
  4. Transfer the chickpeas to your air fryer tray or basket. It’s ok if the chickpeas are a bit crowded or touching, you just want to make sure they’re in an even layer. 
  5. Air fry for 15 minutes, giving the tray or basket a shake halfway through cooking. 

Nutrition Info:

  • Serving Size: 1/6 batch
  • Calories: 101
  • Sugar: 0.1g
  • Sodium: 435mg
  • Fat: 1.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18.7g
  • Fiber: 3.8g
  • Protein: 4.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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  1. AvatarJana says

    Posted on 10/3/21 at 3:26 pm

    Once again, you nailed it!!! I can NEVER get these right in the oven. I’ve gotten them crispy via oven one time like 5 years ago and never since. This recipe is foolproof. Just sitting here eating them and hoping some are left to actually make into my salad. Thank you!!

    ★★★★★

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    • AvatarLindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/8/21 at 8:55 am

      Yess!! Air Fryer is where it’s at!! I love the crunchy texture 🙂

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