Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
A crunchy, protein-packed snack from one can of chickpeas - cheaper and fresher than the bagged kind.
- ⏱ 20 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 1 can (400 g) canned chickpeas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Drain, rinse and thoroughly dry the chickpeas.
- Air fry plain at 200C (400F) for 5 minutes.
- Toss with oil and spices, then air fry 8-10 more minutes until crisp.
- Cool slightly; they crisp further as they cool.
💡 Chef's tip
Eat them the same day - chickpeas soften within a few hours as they reabsorb moisture from the air.
Skip any oil until after the first 5 minutes: drying the chickpeas in the hot air first, then tossing in oil, gives a shatter-crisp shell instead of a chewy one.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbs: 24 g
- Fat: 6 g
