Crispy Chili Garlic Chickpeas
Crunchy, salty, addictively spicy roasted chickpeas that come together in under 15 minutes. Toss with chili crisp, garlic, and a touch of oil for a snackable dinner side or standalone protein bowl.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 184
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp chili crisp (Lao Gan Ma or similar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ whole lime, halved
Instructions
- 1
Pat chickpeas completely dry with paper towels — moisture prevents crisping.
- 2
Toss chickpeas with oil, chili crisp, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl until coated.
- 3
Spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set to 375°F for 10 minutes.
- 4
Shake the basket halfway through. Chickpeas should be golden and crispy at edges.
- 5
Transfer to a bowl. Squeeze lime juice over the top and toss gently.
- 6
Serve hot as a snack, over a grain bowl, or with crusty bread.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer basket
- medium bowl
- paper towels
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