Spiced Air Fryer Chickpeas

They can be enjoyed by the handful as a snack or added to salads for a flavorful crunch.

A Great Snack or Topping

Falafel isn’t the only recipe chickpeas are popular for! Fried chickpeas are a fun switch from popcorn and can be seasoned the same way!
No need to feel guilty about eating air fryer chickpeas by the handful! Prep in zippered snack-sized bags and toss in lunch boxes, backpacks, or briefcases all week long!
Use them as a snack or to top a salad in place of croutons.
Economical and easy to make! Keep it simple with a little salt or check out the other super fun ways to flavor chickpeas!

Ingredients

CHICKPEAS: Be sure to drain the chickpeas and rinse them thoroughly.

SEASONINGS: This DIY recipe makes savory chickpeas with a little bit of spice. Cumin, garlic powder, salt, smoked paprika, and a dash of cayenne pepper are used but feel free to add more or less of the ingredients to create a signature blend!

Sweet & Savory Seasonings

Here’s a list of seasoning recipes that make each batch totally and uniquely delicious!

Did You Know?

‘Aquafaba’ is the thick water the beans and legumes are packed in. It is similar to egg white and can be used in meringues and marshmallows as well as a natural thickener for soups and sauces. Freeze aquafaba in ice cube trays and pop out one or two as needed!

SWEET: Mix oil with honey or maple syrup for a sweet version. Cinnamon sugar, apple pie spice, or even pumpkin pie spice would all taste great!

SAVORY: Ranch, taco seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, or even Greek chickpeas can be made with ease! Or mix oil with wasabi paste for an Asian appetizer or parmesan cheese for an Italian appetizer!

SPICY: Cajun, Adobo, or fajita seasoning can all be used to make these chickpeas a little spicier!

How to Make Air Fryer Chickpeas

So foolproof, even the kids can make them!

Dry drained & rinsed chickpeas with a paper towel.
Toss chickpeas with oil & add seasonings.
Cook chickpeas in a single layer (per recipe below) until they are crisp.

Tips for Perfect Chickpeas

The oil and seasonings adhere better to chickpeas that are really dry. Lay them in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel and fold one end over the top of them and thoroughly pat them dry.
Easily and evenly season oiled chickpeas in a zippered bag by shaking them before pouring them into the air fryer basket.
For crisper chickpeas, cook longer.

Air-Fried Snacks

Air Fryer Potato Chips – perfect for dipping
Homemade Air Fryer Pizza Rolls – handheld pizzas
Air Fryer Nachos – ready in 15 minutes
Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks – freezer friendly
Rosemary Air Fryer Potato Wedges – a crowd favorite

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