Description
Make crunchy, flavorful chickpeas in your air fryer. This recipe uses garlic and herbs for a savory, quick snack or salad topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and thoroughly dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Pat them completely dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth. This step is key for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil until lightly coated.
- Add the garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Toss well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned chickpeas in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until the chickpeas are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving. They will crisp up more as they cool.
Notes
- Drying the chickpeas completely before seasoning prevents steaming and promotes a crunchy texture.
- If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of fresh minced garlic during the last 3 minutes of cooking, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers in a container that is not airtight to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0