02/18/2026
Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas 😍
1 15-oz can chickpeas, 425g
1 Tbsp olive oil, 15 mL�½ tsp salt
1 to 2 Tbsps seasoning*, see notes
Instructions:
• Drain: Drain and rinse 1 15-oz can chickpeas.
• Dry: Spread chickpeas onto a few layers of paper towels and pat dry (you do not need to remove the skins).
• Stir: Stir chickpeas together with 1 Tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp salt.
• Cook: Spread chickpeas in a single layer in your air fryer basket or rack. Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 8 to 12 minutes, or until crispy and lightly browned. Jostle the pan a few times during cooking to help evenly cook the chickpeas.
• Flavor: While chickpeas are still hot from the air fryer, toss them with 1 to 2 Tbsps seasoning* seasoning, stirring well until seasoning fully coats each chickpea.
• Enjoy as a healthy snack or as a high-protein topper on salads, soups, bowls, or in wraps! Notes:
Optional flavorings: If you like getting fancy with your seasonings, you’ll definitely want to try these ideas👇🏻
Dorito (pictured): 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp salt
Ranch: ½ tsp dried dill, ½ tsp dried chives, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
Coconut Curry: 1 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, ½ tsp curry powder, ¼ tsp salt
Store these roasted chickpeas in a paper bag, or in a loosely sealed plastic bag lined with a paper towel. They keep well at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition:
Serving: 1serving (without flavorings) | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.1g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 0g | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
