These crispy air fryer chickpeas are the snack you’ve been waiting for. Crisp and crunchy, and so customizable, these chickpeas are done in an instant. They can be combined with any seasoning blends for so many different flavor combinations.
Recipe Must Haves
Just a few simple ingredients will yield a quick, great air fried snack. A full list of ingredients with measurements for this air fryer chickpeas recipe is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Can of chickpeas – Be sure to completely drain the chickpeas and pat dry. Different brands have varying textures. Find one you like and stick to it. Some are creamier, while others more hard.
- Seasoning – Any seasonings you want will work well with this. Use a seasoning mix or choose your own favorites. I have some suggestions below.
- Extra virgin olive oil
Seasoning Blends
You can make so many different versions of these tasty air fryer chickpeas.
- Seasonings – We love a bit of lime juice and a bit of salt on top to season chickpeas. Seasoning can be any blend of dried herbs and spices. Some of our favorites include Italian seasoning, Cajun seasoning, fajita seasoning, taco seasoning, zatar, blackened seasoning, Chinese five spice, montreal steak seasoning, Salad Supreme, garlic salt, seasoned salt, celery salt, curry powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper or even nutritional yeast to flavor these chickpeas. Any combination of spices that you love will work for these tasty treats.
- Sweetness – If you want a sweet treat, try dusting the chickpeas with cinnamon sugar.
- Canned beans – Use other beans that you love!
Perfect Pairings
Serve these tasty bites with anything you like — if you’re eating them solo while doing some streaming service binging, have some bacon caramel popcorn and cheesy pigs in a blanket for a comfy night under the blankets with snacks. They also make a great salad topper.
You can also serve them as an appetizer at a party alongside wings or other snacks like spring rolls or baked jalapeno poppers. You can always look for more air fryer recipes too!
Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning*
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the 15 ounces canned chickpeas in a colander. Spread them out on a paper towel lined plate and pat dry. Toss with the 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Place the dried chickpeas in an air fryer basket and set to 380°F for 12-14 minutes, shaking half way.
- Remove from the air fryer and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Toss with the seasoning of your choice.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
Nutrition
Storage and Freezing
Yes! If you’re looking to serve these as a party snack, you can make them a day or so ahead of time.
After they’ve cooled to room temperature, keep these in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
You can freeze them for up to 6 months; however, we don’t recommend it based on the potential for the texture to change afterwards.
Common Questions About Air Fryer Chickpeas
This is normal — you will hear some popping sounds. But when they’re finished the deliciousness will be worth the noise.
The secret to crispy chickpeas is to make sure they lack any moisture before cooking. Be sure to keep them completely dry to avoid mushiness — blotting with paper towels helps to avoid incorporating moisture.
Full of fiber and protein, chickpeas are one of the best snacks you can indulge in.
Yes, they are the same and commonly called garbanzo in Spanish dishes. Italians sometimes call them chichi beans and they are also known as Egyptian peas.
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Of course I can always open a bag of potato chips, but these are some of my favorite homemade snacks.
These little chickpeas are my new go-to snack! I love how crispy and crunchy they are and they are packed with nutrition! I added a garlic seasoning and it was DELISH!
What a super simple recipe. Love that it uses the air fryer and that I can switch up the seasonings based on my cravings.
These air fryer chickpeas added the perfect amount of crunch to my salad, a great replacement for croutons.
Absolutely one of my favorite snacks! Crunchy, salty, and healthy!
The air fryer makes them so perfectly crispy! Much easier than the oven. Thanks!