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Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe Easy Perfectly Toasted Snack Idea

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A quick and easy recipe for perfectly toasted, crispy chickpeas made in the air fryer. This healthy snack is flavorful, crunchy, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1½ tablespoons (22 ml) olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional seasonings: chili powder, cayenne pepper, nutritional yeast, cinnamon, brown sugar, dried rosemary, thyme, Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse a 15 oz (425 g) can of chickpeas. Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and optional ½ teaspoon ground cumin until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
  5. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
  6. Start checking for crispiness after 15 minutes. Continue cooking in 2-minute increments if needed, shaking between each, until golden-brown and crunchy outside but still soft inside.
  7. Remove chickpeas and let cool on a wire rack or paper towel to crisp up further. Serve immediately or store as desired.

Notes

Pat chickpeas very dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary. Shake the basket every 5 minutes during cooking for even crisping. If chickpeas lose crunch, reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to revive crispiness. Optional seasonings can be added to customize flavor.

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