Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas
Air fryer roasted chickpeas are crispy, crunchy and ready in just 15 minutes. Making roasted chickpeas in the air fryer is so simple, and they turn out perfectly every time! These Italian roasted chickpeas are great on salads, soups or to enjoy as a simple snack. They are super versatile and are high in protein and fiber, making a great filling snack.
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make roasted chickpeas in the oven.
Why you will love this recipe
- Easy to make – making roasted chickpeas in the air fryer is so simple. Coat the chickpeas with oil and spices then air fry until crispy.
- Pantry ingredients – this recipe for air fryer chickpeas uses simple, pantry ingredients, making it the perfect anytime snack. These are also great on salads or soup to replace croutons!
- Budget friendly – a can of chickpeas costs about a dollar, making this a very budget friendly snack!
- Versatile – change up the flavors by changing the spices! You can even make these sweet (hello cinnamon sugar or pumpkin pie spice).
Ingredients
- Chickpeas – I used canned chickpeas to make this recipe super simple You can also make this with dried chickpeas that are cooked then drained of liquid. You cannot make roasted chickpeas in the air fryer with dried chickpeas without cooking them first.
- Extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil – the olive oil or avocado oil helps to coat the chickpeas so that the spices will stick. I also find that adding oil helps ensure that the chickpeas get golden brown when roasting in the air fryer.
- Spices: Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder – these simple spices make these Mediterranean roasted chickpeas so flavorful but easy to make. You can change the flavor by changing out these spices. See ideas below.
How to make air fryer roasted chickpeas
Drain the chickpeas and rinse them well. I like to let them soak in fresh water for a minute to ensure all the canning liquid is removed.
Drain them well using a mesh strainer. The drier the chickpeas, the crispier they will get. Optional: Place the chickpeas on a clean kitchen towel and pat them dry.
Add the chickpeas to a bowl. Add the olive oil and spices. Stir well.
Place chickpeas in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375F for 15 minutes. Stop to shake the basket 2-3 times during the last 7 minutes of roasting.
After 15 minutes, turn off the air fryer but don’t open the basket. Let them sit for 3-5 minutes to continue to dry out.
Enjoy immediately or allow to cool and dry even longer 8-12 hours before storing in an airtight container.
Top tips
- One can of chickpeas will roast in about 15 minutes in the air fryer. Two cans of chickpeas will roast in 20-21 minutes. I don’t recommend more than 2 cans at once as the air fryer will get overcrowded.
- Allow the chickpeas sit in the air fryer, closed for 3-5 minutes before opening up the air fryer basket. This really helps to crisp them up as they essentially dehydrate with the residual heat of the air fryer.
- Be sure to shake the basket 2-3 times during roasting in the air fryer. It’s important that the chickpeas get moved around while roasting, especially if you are making two cans of chickpeas at once.
- Let the chickpeas cool completely 8-12 hours before putting them in an airtight container.
- If you find that the chickpeas get soft when storing, you can re-crisp them in the air fryer. Simply cook them at 340F for 4-5 minutes.
- The best way to test if the chickpeas are done is to bite into one. If they are still soft in the middle, they need 2-3 more minutes.
Other flavors
You can easily change the flavor of these crispy air fryer chickpeas by swapping out the spices used. For most of these recipes, you will still want to add the salt and garlic powder, but will be replacing the italian seasoning with another spice or blend of spices.
- Ranch – omit the italian seasoning add 1 teaspoon dried chives, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley and 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- Cajun – omit the italian seasoning, add 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning.
- Spicy – omit the italian seasoning. Add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Buffalo – remove the italian seasoning, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. After cooking, add 3 tablespoons hot sauce and roast at 340F for 5 minutes.
- Za’atar – replace the italian seasoning with Za’atar seasoning
- Curry – replace the italian seasoning with 1 teaspoon curry powder and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Everything bagel – omit the italian seasoning and use about 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
- Cheesy – omit the italian seasoning, add 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Cinnamon sugar – omit the spices listed. Add 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar) and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and a small pinch of salt
- Pumpkin spice – omit the spices listed. Add 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar) and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, along with small pinch of salt.
Ways to use air fryer roasted chickpeas
- In salads instead of croutons
- Sprinkle on soup for an added crunch
- As a crispy, salty snack
Common questions
Can you double this recipe?
If you want to make 2 cans of chickpeas in the air fryer at once, you will want to increase the cooking time from 15 minutes to 20-22 minutes (depending on your air fryer).
I do not recommend tripling the recipe, as the air fryer basket will get too crowded.
Can you make roasted chickpeas without oil
The oil helps the spices stick to the chickpeas and also help the chickpeas crisp up and become a golden brown color.
If you don’t want to use oil but still want to add flavor, use 1 tablespoon of tahini to coat the chickpeas in instead of oil.
Can you make roasted chickpeas without the air fryer?
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can make Mediterranean roasted chickpeas in the oven instead! It will take longer to roast chickpeas in the oven, but they still turn out great. Be sure to check out all the tips I include on how to make the crispiest roasted chickpeas in the oven.
Can you make this with other beans?
You could also make this healthy snack with other white beans (like cannellini beans or butter beans) or black beans.
Storing air fryer crispy chickpeas
Countertop – store crunchy chickpeas on the countertop in for up to a week. Be sure to allow the chickpeas to cool at least 8-12 hours before putting them in a well sealed container.
If you love homemade snacks, you should try
- Buffalo Chickpea Dip
- Pumpkin Seed Crackers
- Cookie Dough Hummus
- Butter Bean Hummus
- Freezer Tahini Fudge
Air Fryer Chickpeas
Guided Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas - 15 oz. can
- 1 tbsp avocado oil - or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas. If you have time, let them soak in fresh water for a minute to really rinse away the canning liquid. Drain well.
- Add the chickpeas to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and add the spices. Stir well until all the chickpeas are well coated.
- Put the chickpeas in the air fryer. Cook at 375F for 15 minutes (if making 2 cans, cook for 20-22 minutes). Be sure to stop and shake the basket 2-3 times during the last 7-8 minutes of roasting.
- Once done, allow the chickpeas to rest in the air fryer (don't open the basket). This helps to dehydrate the chickpeas more without them burning.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool completely 8-12 hours before storing on the counter in an airtight container.
Equipment
Notes
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- One can of chickpeas will roast in about 15 minutes in the air fryer. Two cans of chickpeas will roast in 20-21 minutes. I don’t recommend more than 2 cans at once as the air fryer will get overcrowded.
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- Allow the chickpeas sit in the air fryer, closed for 3-5 minutes before opening up the air fryer basket. This really helps to crisp them up as they essentially dehydrate with the residual heat of the air fryer.
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- Be sure to shake the basket 2-3 times during roasting in the air fryer. It’s important that the chickpeas get moved around while roasting, especially if you are making two cans of chickpeas at once.
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- Let the chickpeas cool completely 8-12 hours before putting them in an airtight container.
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- If you find that the chickpeas get soft when storing, you can re-crisp them in the air fryer. Simply cook them at 340F for 4-5 minutes.
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- The best way to test if the chickpeas are done is to bite into one. If they are still soft in the middle, they need 2-3 more minutes.
- Ranch – omit the italian seasoning add 1 teaspoon dried chives, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley and 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- Cajun – omit the italian seasoning, add 1/2 tablespoon cajun seasoning.
- Spicy – omit the italian seasoning. Add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Buffalo – remove the italian seasoning, add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. After cooking, add 3 tablespoons hot sauce and roast at 340F for 5 minutes.
- Za’atar – replace the italian seasoning with Za’atar seasoning
- Curry – replace the italian seasoning with 1 teaspoon curry powder and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Everything bagel – omit the italian seasoning and use about 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
- Cheesy – omit the italian seasoning, add 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Cinnamon sugar – omit the spices listed. Add 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar) and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and a small pinch of salt
- Pumpkin spice – omit the spices listed. Add 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar) and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, along with small pinch of salt.
