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Air Fryer Chickpeas
Crispy air fryer chickpeas are the ultimate snack or fun topping for salads or soup. Make a batch of roasted chickpeas in the air fryer in just 15 minutes, so much quicker than using the oven! These crispy chickpeas are vegan and gluten free and you can easily change up the flavors (making them sweet or savory).
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.
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.
Flavor Variations:
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.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
133
Fat
6
g
Carbohydrates
16
g
Fiber
5
g
Sugar
0.03
g
Protein
6
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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