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Published: Oct 21, 2022 | Modified: Oct 21, 2022 by Hina Gujral

Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas

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Crispy Chickpeas are a delicious, crunchy, spicy, salty, and healthy snack! I am sharing how to make these roasted chickpeas in an air fryer with minimal oil.

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The Famous Crispy Chickpeas

Somehow these crispy chickpeas are all over the digital space. I can spot them everywhere: Buddha Bowls, salad jars, or snack platters. They have reached the top of popular healthy snacks in a short period.

Reasons To LOVE Crispy Chickpeas

  • vegetarian
  • gluten-free
  • meal-prep friendly
  • plant-based protein
  • requires minimal ingredients
  • easy to store, pack and carry around
  • skip the cheese, and they are a perfect vegan snack

I am sharing a foolproof air fryer method to make crispy chickpeas that remain crispy for 15 days. They are perfectly spicy, salty, cheesy, healthy munching snacks for the family.

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The Chickpeas

You need boiled or cooked chickpeas to make this snack. I prefer boiling chickpeas from scratch at home for making hummus, salad, or crispy chana. But you can use good quality canned chickpeas.

Hina’s Tip: If you can get rid of the chickpea skin, nothing like it. I know it is a tedious, time-consuming task. But trust me, skinless chickpeas will give you the crispiest results.

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The Seasoning

Za’tar Spice Mix: It is a mildly spicy Middle Eastern spice mix. You can substitute it with cumin powder.

Chaat Masala: It gives a delicious sourness and tanginess to the chickpeas. Add lime juice if you do not have Chaat Masala.

Parmesan Powder: It gives a cheesy taste. You can skip it for a vegan version.

Red Chili Powder: Use red paprika or the mildly spicy Indian red chilli powder.

Other Ingredients: Salt, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil

How To Make

Step 1) Transfer cooked or canned chickpeas to a colander to drain all the liquid. Gently wipe them with a kitchen towel.

Step 2) Remove the skin of the chickpeas. Transfer them to a bowl.

Step 3) Add the parmesan powder, spices, salt, and garlic powder. Mix to coat each chickpea with the seasoning.

Step 4) Drizzle olive oil and coat the chickpeas nicely with it. This helps in sticking the seasoning to the chickpeas.

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Step 5) Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius. Transfer the chickpeas to the air fryer basket. Cook for 20 minutes, shaking them twice or thrice during the process for even cooking.

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Step 6) Transfer them to a colander to cool down at room temperature before serving or storing.

My Tried & True Tips

Ensure not to use overcooked or mushy chickpeas. If you are cooking the chickpeas at home, do that a day before and store them in the refrigerator. Next day, use them to make crispy chickpeas. Follow this tip to make the extra crispy chickpeas.

You can roast chickpeas in the oven as well at 180 degrees Celcius. Grease a baking sheet or line it with a silicon mat. Arrange the chickpeas on a single layer and bake till crisp.

While, air frying the chickpeas arrange them in a single layer for even browning and crispiness.

Shaking them basket twice or thrice during the air frying process helps in even browning and cooking.

Do not store the crispy chickpeas while they are hot. Allow them to cool down at room temperature before transferring to a container.

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Storage Suggestion

It is best to store crispy chickpeas in an air tight container at room temperature. They remain fresh and crispy for 10 to 15 days. Or once they cool down, you can serve them immediately as a munching snack.

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Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas Recipe

Crispy Chickpeas are a delicious, crunchy, spicy, salty, and healthy snack! Learn how to make crispy chana in an air fryer.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 200 gram
Calories: 4kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
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Ingredients

  • 200 gram canned or pre-cooked chickpeas (chana)
  • ¼ Cup parmesan cheese powder
  • 1 teaspoon za'tar spice mix
  • 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Transfer cooked or canned chickpeas to a colander to drain all the liquid. Gently wipe them with a kitchen towel.
  • Remove the skin of the chickpeas. Transfer them to a bowl.
  • Add the parmesan powder, spices, salt, and garlic powder. Mix to coat each chickpea with the seasoning.
  • Drizzle olive oil and coat the chickpeas nicely with it. This helps in sticking the seasoning to the chickpeas.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius. Transfer the chickpeas to the air fryer basket. Cook for 20 minutes, shaking them twice or thrice during the process for even cooking.
  • Transfer them to a colander to cool down at room temperature before serving or storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.001g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.02mg
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