These air fryer chickpeas turn out extra crispy in the air fryer and make a great snack! Season them anyway you like!

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 as a snack
  • Category: Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can chickpeas (drained, rinsed and dried completely)
  • 1/2 tablespoon oil (I use avocado oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Method

  1. Open a can of chickpeas and then drain it completely. Transfer it to a paper towel. I like placing another paper towel on top and let this dry completely. I usually leave this for around 30 to 40 minutes to dry completely and also replace the paper towels once or twice in between so that there isn't any moisture left before air frying. This step is important.
  2. Now, remove the outer skin of the chickpeas. I recommend doing this additional step for crispy chickpeas.
  3. Transfer the dried chickpeas to a large bowl and add 1/2 tablespoon oil. I have used avocado oil but you can use any oil of choice.
  4. Now add the seasonings. You can basically add any seasoning of choice at this point. I added paprika, garlic powder and salt. Using a spatula, mix until the chickpeas are well coated with the oil and spices.
  5. Pre-heat your air fryer according the manufacturers instructions. Mine has a pre-heat button so I just press that, it usually takes 2 minutes. Transfer the chickpeas to the air fryer in a single layer.
  6. Air fry at 390 F degrees for 13 to 15 minutes, shaking couple of times in between until they are super crispy. Store at room temperature for a week to 10 days.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.