Air Fried Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted Chickpeas are a delicious, easy appetizer for entertaining and are perfect for homemade gifts. They’re absolutely addicting! The best healthy snack just got even better and we are Air-frying them and You only need a few ingredients for this healthy, high protein, gluten free and vegan treat!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups Boiled chickpeas cooked or 15 oz canned chickpeas
- 2 teaspoons oil or Aquafaba if you want plant based
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), adjusting the rack to the middle position.
- 2
Rinse and dry 2 cans of chickpeas thoroughly using a paper towel until completely dry.
- 3
Remove any loose chickpea skins for better taste, although this step is optional.
- 4
In a bowl, stir chickpeas with olive oil and a good pinch of salt until well coated.
- 5
Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
- 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 35 minutes, shaking the baking sheet every 10 minutes, until crisp and golden brown.
- 7
As the chickpeas cool, season to taste with your preferred spices. Enjoy!
- 8
Once cooled completely, store your roasted chickpeas in an air-tight container.
- 9
Start by draining and patting dry cooked chickpeas.
- 10
Toss them in a mixing bowl with a choice of Mediterranean or Indian spice blend.
- 11
Mix in olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
- 12
Spread the chickpeas evenly in the fryer basket.
- 13
Cook at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until they become crispy and lightly golden brown.
- 14
Check on them in the final 5 minutes for preferred crispiness.