Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

These Air Fryer Chickpeas turn out SO CRISPY and are ridiculously simple to make! They’re great on salads or even enjoyed as a healthy snack.

If you don’t have an air fryer or want more flavor options for these chickpeas, be sure to check out my post on how to make Oven Roasted Chickpeas with 4 different flavor options to choose from!

Why you’ll make this again & again:

Super crispy & satisfying – Like store-bought crunchy snacks but much cheaper!

Quick & easy – Ready in just 15 minutes making it great for a quick protein + fiber to add to meals!

Versatile – Customize with your favorite seasonings.

Great for meal prep – Perfect for snacking on throughout the week or adding to quick meals for protein.

But first up: these SUPER CRISPY Air Fryer Chickpeas that I’m very obsessed with. I’ve been using them as a salad topper but they’re really SO versatile.

We’re going with a simple and versatile flavoring for this particular recipe. However, I have 4 more flavor options in my roasted chickpeas post if you’re looking for more ways to make them. Since those recipes were written for just ONE can of chickpeas, you’ll need to double all of the ingredients. Alternatively, you can leave them the same and only use one can of chickpeas for this air fryer recipe.

Either will work great!

But if you’re new to crispy chickpeas, I suggest starting with this simple recipe as it’s written below.

How to make Air Fryer Chickpeas

This recipe (as with most air fryer recipes) is SUPER SIMPLE to make!

The full printable recipe is down below but let’s briefly go over it:

STEP #1: Once you rinse and drain the chickpeas, dry them off thoroughly. Toss all of the ingredients in a large bowl until the chickpeas are fully covered.

STEP #2: Add them to the air fryer basket that has been pre-heated to 400 degrees F. Air fry for 15 minutes, toss halfway through until the chickpeas have a nice crisp to them.

Expert Tips

Dry your chickpeas well! Moisture will keep them from crisping up properly.

Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. A single layer works best for even crisping.

Shake the basket halfway through. This ensures even cooking.

Want extra crisp? Let them cool completely, then pop them back in the air fryer for 2-3 more minutes.

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More chickpea recipes you might like:

Ranch Chickpea Salad

Curried Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Chickpea Noodle Soup

Sweet Potato & Chickpea Curry

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Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

These Air Fryer Chickpeas are so simple to make and end up deliciously crispy! Great for serving on salads or even eaten plain as a snack!
Course snacks
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 104kcal

Ingredients

2 15 ounce cans of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed1 tablespoon of olive oil¼ teaspoon of salt1 teaspoon of garlic powder1 teaspoon of dried rosemary or other dried herb

Instructions

Heat your air fryer to 400F degrees. 
After rinsing, thoroughly pat the chickpeas dry with paper towels or a lint free kitchen towel. Add them to a large bowl.
Mix in the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and rosemary and stir together until the chickpeas are evenly coated.
Place the chickpeas in the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring halfway, or until the chickpeas are crispy and brown.
Let cool slightly and ENJOY! To store leftovers, let cool completely and then place them in an airtight container. Store at room temperature.

Notes

If desired, sprinkle more garlic powder and salt over the finished chickpeas.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg

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