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    Published: Nov 29, 2022 · Modified: Mar 25, 2025 by joskitchenlarder · 2 Comments. · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Air Fryer Chickpeas

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    Air fryer chickpeas in a bowl, more chickpeas behind and salt in a pinch bowl.
    Hand sprinkling salt over chickpeas.

    These ultra crispy air fryer chickpeas flavoured with smoked paprika, cumin and garlic are perfect for healthy snacking and make fantastic topping for soups and salads. Vegan and gluten-free, these are the crunchiest roasted chickpeas ever!

    Air fryer chickpeas in a bowl, more chickpeas behind and salt in a pinch bowl.

    Air fryer has simply been made for quick and tasty wholesome snacks like these air fryer chickpeas.

    For more air fryer deliciousness check out my two lovely side dishes:
    Air Fryer Corn Ribs (Riblets) and Air Fryer Asparagus.

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 📝 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥡 Storing
    • 💭 Pro tips
    • 🍴Serving suggestions
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe

    • Quick and effortless.
    • Energy saving (no need to pre-heat the oven).
    • Better result than when using an oven.
    • Healthy, wholesome snack.
    • Delicious, crunchy topping for soups and salads.
    • Easy to adapt using different herbs and spices.
    • Vegan and gluten-free.

    📝 Ingredients

    Here's what you will need to make my Air Fryer Chickpeas:

    Ingredients for making air fryer chickpeas.

    Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) - Use canned or freshly cooked chickpeas.

    I usually cook my own chickpeas and keep them in the fridge for as and when I need them. As I cook them in advance they're usually nice and dry already.

    If using canned chickpeas, make sure to drain and rinse them well before you dry them in a clean kitchen towel or even briefly in your air fryer.

    This part is REALLY important as the drier they are the crispier they will get!

    Olive Oil - It will help chickpeas get nice and crispy.

    I like to use olive oil in a spray bottle but if I don't have any to hand I simply use a tablespoon of olive oil or cold-pressed rapeseed oil to cover the chickpeas.

    Seasoning - Flavour, flavour, flavour!

    My go to is smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder and of course salt but feel free to use and experiment with your favourite herbs and spices.

    🔪 Instructions

    Ingredient quantities & detailed instructions to be found in recipe card at the bottom of the post.

    In a small bowl mix chickpeas with the seasoning.

    Add oil and mix some more.

    Put seasoned chickpeas in your air fryer drawer/ basket and set it to 200C/400F for 20 minutes.

    They don't need to be in a single layer but shouldn't be overcrowded either. If you use 1 (400g/14oz) tin of chickpeas (240g/8.4oz drained weight) you should be ok.

    Give chickpeas a little shake/toss every 5 minutes throughout the air frying.

    Once done, feel free to adjust seasoning with touch more spices and salt if you wish.

    Enjoy!

    Preparing chickpeas for air frying. Before and after in the air fryer.

    🥡 Storing

    Air fryer chickpeas are absolutely the best when freshly made but can also be stored in the airtight container for later use. There's no need to refrigerate them.

    They should last for up to a week although you should expect them to get less crispy with time.

    To revive them, simply pop them back in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes. They'll be nice and crispy again.

    💭 Pro tips

    Try drying the chickpeas as much as you can. This will help them get crispier. You can air dry them for a while, use kitchen towel or even pop them in your air fryer for a few minutes (on their own, no oil or spices) to draw most of the moisture out.

    Don't skip oil. Not only does it help seasoning to stick to chickpeas but also helps with crispness.

    Hold back on salt. I like to add some of the salt in with herbs and spices and then sprinkle some more over the chickpeas once ready.

    Experiment with flavours. Use your favourite herbs and spices to season the chickpeas, make them your own.

    Use you own judgement. I make my crispy chickpeas in my Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer and 20 minutes is the perfect time for maximum crispness.

    Cooking time might differ slightly depending on your air fryer and crispness preference so check on your chickpeas as you go (or when you are giving them a shake) and adjust timing as per your preference. 

    Air fryer chickpeas in a bowl, hand taking a pinch of salt behind it.
    Hand sprinkling salt over chickpeas.

    🍴Serving suggestions

    These chickpeas make super sensational snack! They'll be gone before you know it!

    I also love them as a crunchy topping for my soups for that extra texture. Why not try them with one of these:

    Carrot and Swede Soup

    Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup with Sage

    Curried Parsnip Soup`

    Classic Carrot and Coriander Soup

    Creamy Courgette Soup with Peas and Mint

    Broccoli Stalk Soup

    Vegan Split Pea Soup

    Butternut Squash and Chestnut Soup

    Roasted Celeriac and Sweet Potato Soup

    They will also make lovely addition to salads, grain bowls, anywhere you need that bit of crunch and added texture.

    Close up of carrot and swede soup in a bowl garnished with chickpeas and coriander.

    ❓ FAQs

    Can I make crispy chickpea int he oven instead?

    If you don't have an air fryer, oven will work as well. I would roast the chickpeas in the oven preheated to 200C/400F (fan) for 20-30 minutes until you reach desired crispness.

    Make sure to keep an eye on them whilst in the oven as ovens do differ and one thing you don't want is burnt chickpeas instead of roasted ones!

    Should I store these in the fridge?

    There is no need to store them in the fridge. Make sure they've cooled completely and store them in the airtight container on your kitchen counter.

    Are chickpeas same as garbanzo beans?

    Yes they are, it's just a different name for them de pending where you are in the world.

    Have you tried my Air Fryer Chickpeas? 
    Please consider giving it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in recipe card below and share your views or tips in the comments.

    Close up of air fried chickpeas in a bowl.

    📋 Recipe

    Chickpeas in a bowl wrapped in tea towel.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Air Fryer Chickpeas

    These ultra crispy air fryer chickpeas flavoured with smoked paprika, cumin and garlic are perfect for healthy snacking and make fantastic topping for soups and salads. Vegan and gluten-free these are the crunchiest roasted chickpeas ever!
    Course Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine International
    Keyword air fryer chickpeas

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 122kcal
    Author Jo Allison
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    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 400 g tin of Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) drained, rinsed and dried; or use 240g cooked chickpeas
    • ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika more can be added to taste after air frying
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin more can be added to taste after air frying
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic granules more can be added to taste after air frying
    • ¼ teaspoon good quality salt more can be added to taste after air frying
    • 1 tablespoon cold pressed rapeseed oil or olive oil

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl mix chickpeas with the seasoning. Add oil and mix some more.
    • Put seasoned chickpeas in your air fryer drawer/ basket and set it to 200C/400F for 20 minutes. They don't need to be in a single layer but shouldn't be overcrowded either. If you use 1 (400g/14oz) tin of chickpeas (240g/8.4oz drained weight) you should be ok.
    • Give chickpeas a little shake/toss every 5 minutes throughout the air frying.
    • Once done, feel free to adjust seasoning with touch more spices and salt if you wish.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Nutritional information is approximate, per serving based on 4 servings and should be treated as a rough guideline only. 
    • Once cooled, store in the airtight container for up to 7 days. They will start losing their crispness the longer they're stored but can be revived by air frying them for 2-3 minutes until crispy again. 
    TIPS:
    Try drying the chickpeas as much as you can. This will help them get crispier. 
    Don't skip oil. Not only does it help seasoning to stick to chickpeas but also helps with crispness.
    Hold back on salt. I like to add some of the salt in with herbs and spices and then sprinkle some more over the chickpeas once ready. You can add more seasoning at that point as well. 
    Experiment with flavours. Use your favourite herbs and spices to season the chickpeas, make them your own.
    Use you own judgement. Cooking time might differ slightly depending on your air fryer and crispness preference so check on your chickpeas as you go (or when you are giving them a shake) and adjust timing as per your preference. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Air Fryer Chickpeas
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 122 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Sodium 424mg18%
    Potassium 162mg5%
    Carbohydrates 14g5%
    Fiber 5g20%
    Sugar 0.1g0%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 204IU4%
    Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
    Calcium 40mg4%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Sue says

      January 23, 2024 at 2:50 am

      5 stars
      Love these!! Super easy to make. I made mine with Garlic and Italian Herbs topped my homemade Roasted Tomato Soup!

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      • joskitchenlarder says

        January 23, 2024 at 9:32 am

        That sounds lovely Sue! Really glad you like these moreish little rascals 🙂.

        Reply

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