Description
Crunchy air fryer chickpeas deliver a zesty Mediterranean-inspired snack perfect for healthy munching. Spiced with paprika, garlic, and herbs, these crispy legumes provide protein-packed crunch you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) sea salt
Optional Spices:
- garlic powder
- paprika
- other spices of choice
Instructions
- Heat air fryer to a sizzling 400°F, preparing for crispy perfection.
- Meticulously blot chickpeas with a clean kitchen towel, ensuring maximum dryness to achieve ultimate crunchiness.
- Massage chickpeas with olive oil, sprinkling salt and desired spices, coating each legume evenly for robust flavor.
- Arrange chickpeas in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, allowing hot air to circulate freely.
- Roast for 12-14 minutes, gently agitating the basket midway to guarantee uniform browning and consistent crispness.
- Listen for a subtle sizzling sound and watch for a golden-brown transformation, indicating the chickpeas are reaching peak crunchiness.
- Once done, let chickpeas cool for a few minutes to enhance their crispy texture, then serve immediately as a delightful snack or crunchy salad topper.
Notes
- Maximize crispiness by ensuring chickpeas are completely dry before air frying to prevent steaming instead of crisping.
- Experiment with different spice blends like smoked paprika, cumin, or garlic powder to create unique flavor profiles that suit your taste.
- For a low-carb alternative, try this recipe with other legumes like roasted edamame or lupini beans for similar crunchy texture.
- Store cooled chickpeas in an airtight container to maintain crispness, and consume within 3-4 days for best quality and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg