Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas
Looking for a healthy snack that satisfies your craving for something crunchy?
Try making spicy roast chickpeas - the perfect Gluten-Free and Vegan Snack that can also be cooked in a regular oven.
This simple recipe will show you how to turn a can of chickpeas into a tasty and nutritious snack that's perfect for any time of day and is both gluten-free and vegan.
These crunchy little legumes are packed full of protein, fibre, and essential nutrients, making them an ideal snack for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Not only are they incredibly nutritious, but they're also incredibly versatile – you can season them with a variety of spices and herbs to create a snack that is as flavourful as it is satisfying.
And the best part? Crispy roasted chickpeas are easy to make at home, so you can indulge in this guilt-free snack anytime you like.
So, whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack to munch on between meals or a tasty treat to share with friends and family, roasted chickpeas are a perfect choice.
Crispy air fryer chickpeas are the perfect healthy snack when you're craving something tasty and crunchy.
Before we dive into the recipe, let's talk about why it makes more sense to roast chickpeas in an air fryer instead of in the oven.
Air fryers are essentially countertop fan convection ovens that blast dry circulating heat resulting in browned crisped food. Standard ovens do not do that.
Why you will love air fryer chickpeas
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are high in protein and fibre, and they are also good carbs
- Much healthier alternative than a packet of crips
- Quick to make and are great for kid's lunchboxes
- Far cheaper than buying ready-made ones - a can of chickpeas can be as little as 31 pence in Lidl
Roasted chickpeas ingredients
- 1 x 400g can chickpeas - drained
- 1 tablespoon vegetable/rapeseed oil or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Maldon sea salt
- ¼ garlic granules
- 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Recommended equipment
You'll need an air fryer.
I can highly recommend this bad boy the Ninja Foodi Max 15-1 Multicooker or the Ninja Health Grill and Air Fryer.
I have both so any questions please leave them in the comments below and I'll be happy to help.
It really depends on what you are looking for but I say the Ninja Foodi Max Multicooker is the better bargain since it does pretty much everything except the washing up!
Because the Ninja Foodi Max is a multicooker it means it is many appliances in one - as the mane suggests, it is 15 in 1 so it makes it the better option.
I particularly like the steam-roast function but more about that in a future post. Let us get on with the roasted chickpeas!
How to make crispy air fryer chickpeas
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C/400°F - this can take up to 3-5 minutes depending on your air fryer.
While that's happening, drain and rinse your chickpeas and blot with kitchen paper to remove any excess water - this is important otherwise you will have soggy chickpeas!
Mix the oil and the seasonings together in a small bowl and add the chickpeas, mix well to fully coat.
Put the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket making sure they are not overcrowded.
Set the cooking time for 15 minutes (after preheating has finished) and air-fry.
Move the chickpeas halfway through cooking so they air-fry evenly.
They will be finished cooking around 12-15 minutes depending on your air fryer, so do keep an eye on them at 12 minutes.
Remove the now crispy and delicious chickpeas from the air fryer using a silicone spoon or tongs and allow them to cool for 10 minutes before serving and storing them in an airtight food storage container.
How to roast canned chickpeas without an air fryer
To cook in a conventional oven preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/Gas 6
Spread the seasoned chickpeas onto a large baking sheet and bake. Start checking at 20 minutes, but it can take up to 35 minutes for them to become really crisp.
Ovens can vary, if your chickpeas are not crispy enough, keep going until they are golden brown and crisp.
Recipe Top Tips!
Don't skip the 'preheat' part of your air fryer - most automatically preheat before going on to cook so you will have to add the chickpeas when the preheat has finished.
Vegetable oils include all oils from plant sources. But generally in the UK, if oil is labelled vegetable oil it is, in fact, rapeseed oil.
If you like this you will love my Air Fryer Roasted Chestnuts.
Spices
- You can use your favourite flavours, sweet or savoury
- Turn them into a sweet snack by flavouring them with cinnamon and sugar
- Use za'atar spice or falafel seasoning for Middle Eastern flavours
- For some heat, use cajun seasoning
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Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 x 400g can chickpeas - drained
- 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic granules
- 2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Set the time for 18 minutes but do not add the chickpeas yet. After 3 minutes of preheating, add the chickpeas to the air fryer - I used the air crisp basket in the Ninja Foodi 15-1
- Drain and rinse your chickpeas and blot with kitchen paper to remove any excess water - this is important otherwise you will have soggy chickpeas!
- Mix the oil and the seasonings together in a small bowl and add the chickpeas, mix well to fully coat.
- Put the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket making sure they are not overcrowded.
- Set the cooking time for 15 minutes (after preheating has finished) and air-fry.
- Move the chickpeas halfway through cooking so they air-fry evenly. They will be finished cooking around 12-15 minutes depending on your air fryer, so do keep an eye on them at 12 minutes.
- Remove the now crispy and delicious chickpeas from the air fryer using a silicone spoon or tongs and spread them out in a single layer.
- Allow them to cool for 10 minutes before serving and storing in an airtight food storage container.
- Sprinkle with a little more sea salt flakes if you wish.
- Spread the seasoned chickpeas onto a non-stick baking sheet and bake.
- Start checking at 20 minutes, but it can take up to 35 minutes for them to become really crisp.
- Ovens can vary, if your chickpeas are not crispy enough, keep going until they are golden brown and crisp.
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