Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
Crunchy, seasoned chickpeas ready in 12 minutes—no soaking, no fuss. Perfect warm or cold as a snack, salad topper, or curry side.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 156
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp each salt and black pepper
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika or cayenne
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Pat chickpeas completely dry with a kitchen towel—moisture prevents crispiness.
- 2
Toss chickpeas with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- 3
Spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not crowd.
- 4
Air fry at 380°F for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- 5
Chickpeas should be golden and crunchy when done. Let cool 2 minutes before eating.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- kitchen towel
- mixing bowl
- spoon
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