Air Fryer Chickpeas – The Almond Eater

November 28, 2022

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In the event you love crispy roasted chickpeas, you gotta strive these Air Fryer Chickpeas! Coated in home made ranch seasoning, then fried till they’re crispy, they’re the final word wholesome snack or salad topper!

Boy oh boy do I really like these air fryer chickpeas.

In the event you’ve been following lengthy sufficient, you understand that I am obsessive about crunchy roasted chickpeas. Who is aware of why it is taken me so lengthy to assume to make them within the air fryer, nevertheless it’s a game-changer!

There are lots of the explanation why I really like air fryer recipes, however one of many causes is as a result of the air fryer fully adjustments the feel of sure meals for the higher. My air fryer hen thighs grow to be “fried” with out utilizing any oil, my air fryer shrimp and air fryer tilapia style as if they have been cooked in a skillet, and the identical goes for these chickpeas.

It is a game-changer, associates!

Recipe options

A fast and straightforward solution to make crispy chickpeas with out utilizing a lot oil
The home made ranch seasoning let’s you management the flavors
A protein and fiber-packed snack that is scrumptious by itself, in a hummus bowl or on high of salad instead of croutons
This snack is each vegan and gluten-free!

ingredients to make air fryer chickpeas like chickpeas and seasonings

Substances

Chickpeas – Often known as garbanzo beans. Use a can of chickpeas, not dry chickpeas, and ensure to empty and rinse the canned chickpeas earlier than utilizing them!

Oil – I used olive oil, however avocado oil works as effectively

Spices – A combination of garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and cayenne creates an extremely flavorful ranch seasoning

Directions

Step 1: Pat chickpeas dry. This step is essential if you’d like crispy chickpeas. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then switch them to a plate. In the event you’re not in a rush, you may allow them to air dry for about an hour. If you’re in a rush, use just a few paper towels to softly blot them dry, then switch them to a bowl.

Step 2: Season the chickpeas. In a small bowl, stir the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and cayenne collectively. Drizzle the olive oil over the chickpeas and stir to mix, then sprinkle the seasoning on high and stir so that they are coated.

chickpeas in a bowl with seasoning and a spoon on the left and seasoned chickpeas in an air fryer on the right

Step 3: Air fry. Place the chickpeas in your air fryer basket in as a lot of a single layer as attainable, then air fry at 380° for quarter-hour, shaking the basket each 5 minutes to make sure they’re frying evenly.

Professional suggestions

Wish to strive a unique seasoning mix? Strive utilizing chili powder and chipotle powder for a spicy combine, or curry powder and a pinch of cumin for Indian-inspired chickpeas.
I do know I stated this already, however make sure that the chickpeas are as dry as attainable; in any other case, you may find yourself with soggy chickpeas.

What recipes might I add these chickpeas to?

They’d be scrumptious on:

Storage

In truth, roasted chickpeas are finest served contemporary if you’d like them to keep up their crispy texture. I do not advocate refrigerating them.

Make forward: With that stated, you can also make them just a few hours forward of time, then re-roast them to get the crispiness again. To take action, air fry them, then retailer them in an open container at room temperature. Earlier than serving, place them again int he air fryer and fry for 2-3 minutes till heat.

close up photo of roasted seasoned chickpeas

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