🥣 Ingredients
You only need a handful of pantry staples:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional seasoning ideas below!
🔪 Instructions
1. Dry the Chickpeas
Pat chickpeas thoroughly with a paper towel. The drier they are, the crispier they’ll become.
2. Season
Toss chickpeas in olive oil, salt, and spices. Make sure they’re evenly coated.
3. Air Fry
Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
Cook chickpeas for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping.
4. Cool & Enjoy
Let them cool for 5–10 minutes after cooking—they become even crispier as they cool!
🍽️ Flavor Variations
Mix and match! Here are some tasty options:
1. Spicy Chili Lime
- Chili powder
- Lime zest
- Sea salt
2. Garlic Parmesan
- Garlic powder
- Grated Parmesan
- Parsley
3. Cinnamon Sugar (Sweet Version!)
- Cinnamon
- Brown sugar
- Touch of vanilla
4. Smoky BBQ
- Smoked paprika
- Brown sugar
- Onion powder
5. Curry Crunch
- Curry powder
- Turmeric
- Cumin
💡 Tips for Perfectly Crispy Chickpeas
- The chickpeas must be dry before seasoning.
- Avoid overcrowding—air needs to circulate.
- Add delicate seasonings (like herbs or Parmesan) after air frying to avoid burning.
- Store in a paper bag or loosely covered container to keep them crunchy.
- For extra crispiness, peel off the chickpea skins (optional but effective).
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