These Air Fryer Chickpeas are super versatile. They're great as a snack, tossed into salads for extra texture, or sprinkled on soups to boost flavour. Whether you need a quick bite or a meal addition, these chickpeas are a tasty and wholesome option.
The air fryer makes them irresistibly crispy with minimal oil, offering a guilt-free way to enjoy a satisfying crunch.
Since purchasing an air fryer this year, it has quickly become a game-changer in the kitchen as it makes meal prep faster with minimal effort.
We love a good veggie snack - and if you're after more easy ideas (even without the air fryer), my oven-baked crispy kale chips are a great alternative to regular crisps or chips.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Versatile: You can customise the spices and flavourings or use olive oil and salt.
- Super quick: They take less than 20 minutes to make.
- Snack-worthy: They can easily be transported in a small container for a quick snack on the go.
Recipe Ingredients
Note: The full quantities are shown in the recipe card below.
- Chickpeas - use a 400g tin, low salt if possible. Drain the chickpeas, rinse them well, and shake off as much water as possible.
- Olive oil - or sunflower or canola oil.
- Paprika - use smoked paprika (not sweet).
- Cumin - use ground cumin.
- Garlic powder -
- Salt - use sea salt flakes.
How to Cook Chickpeas in the Air Fryer
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
- Add all the spices and salt to a mixing bowl and mix until combined.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas and shake off as much water as possible.
- Add the chickpeas to the spices and mix well. Add the olive oil and mix well.
- Place the chickpeas in the air fryer and air fry for 10-14 minutes at 200°C (390°F), shaking the basket halfway through.
Serving Suggestions
- Soup topper: Add some extra flavour and texture to vegetarian-based soups.
- Salads: Toss them into a salad to add a pop of colour and extra flavour. They pair particularly well with a kale caesar salad.
Substitutions
- Spices - you can substitute any spices listed in the recipe card below or leave them out entirely. Turmeric, cayenne pepper, and curry powder also go well with chickpeas. Grated lemon zest also works well!
Storage
Store the Air Fryer Chickpeas in a loosely covered container in the pantry for up to 3 days.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Chickpeas
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt flakes
- 400g can chickpeas (14 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Add the spices to a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix well to combine.
- Drain the chickpeas into a colander and rinse well under cold running tap water. Shake off as much water as possible. Add them to the bowl with the spices and mix well. Add the olive oil and mix well.
- Tip the chickpeas into the air fryer basket and air fry for 10-14 mins at 200℃ (390℉), shaking the basket halfway through.
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