Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas (Printable)

Crunchy, savory chickpeas seasoned with cumin and air-fried to perfection for a healthy, irresistible snack.

# What goes in:

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin

04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

01 - Pat the drained chickpeas very dry with paper towels. Remove any loose skins for extra crispiness.

02 - In a medium bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 2 minutes.

04 - Place the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

05 - Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until chickpeas are golden and crispy.

06 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

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These chickpeas satisfy that craving for something crunchy without the guilt of traditional fried snacks.
You can customize the spice blend based on whatever mood strikes or whatever you have in your spice cabinet.

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The paper towel drying stage isnt optional, I once skipped it in a hurry and ended up with chewy, not crispy results.
Chickpeas will actually crisp up further after coming out of the air fryer, so its better to slightly undercook than risk burning them.

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If you dont have an air fryer, you can achieve similar results in a conventional oven at 400°F for about 20-25 minutes, though youll need to stir more frequently.
For entertaining, make them just 30 minutes before guests arrive so theyre at peak crispness when served.