Description
Crunchy, golden, and impossibly addictive air fryer chickpeas that are seasoned to perfection and provide a healthy, savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 480 g (2 x 15-oz cans) chickpeas, drained and patted very dry
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) avocado or light olive oil
- 5 g (1 tsp) cornstarch or arrowroot
- 4 g (1 tsp) smoked paprika
- 2 g (1/2 tsp) ground cumin
- 2 g (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
- 2.5 g (1/2 tsp) fine salt
- Optional: pinch of cayenne or 5 g (1 tsp) brown sugar
Instructions
- Dry the chickpeas by draining and spreading them on a towel, patting until dry (2–3 minutes).
- Toss chickpeas in a bowl with oil and cornstarch until evenly coated (30–60 seconds).
- Add smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt, mixing until evenly distributed (20–30 seconds).
- Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange chickpeas in a single layer and cook for 8 minutes, shake the basket then cook for another 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Let chickpeas rest for 2 minutes, then taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Ensure chickpeas are very dry to achieve maximum crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg