Crispy Spiced Air Fryer Chickpeas
Crunchy, perfectly seasoned chickpeas with warm spices and a hint of heat. A satisfying vegetarian dinner side or protein-forward snack that crisps up in minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- 3 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Drain chickpeas in a colander, rinse under cold water, then pat completely dry with paper towels.
- 2
Combine paprika, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 3
Toss dried chickpeas with olive oil and spice mix in a bowl until evenly coated.
- 4
Spread chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket; avoid crowding.
- 5
Air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until deeply golden and crispy.
- 6
Pour onto a plate and let cool 2 minutes before serving; they'll crisp more as they cool.
Tools you’ll need
- air fryer
- colander
- paper towels
- small bowl
- large mixing bowl
- plate
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