Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Crispy air-fried chickpeas are a super easy, crunchy, dairy-free snack. I like to eat them in place of potato chips, in a Mediterranean bowl, or as a crunch salad gluten-free crouton.
Servings: 15 1 ounce servings
Calories: 8kcal
Equipment
- 1 Medium bowl
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce can of chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Prep: Start with canned or cooked chickpeas. Rinse and drain them. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Then, place another towel on top and rock the chickpeas back and forth to loosen the skins. Remove the skins that have fallen off. This step is crucial for achieving crispiness.
- Preheat: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/200°C
- Coconut Oil: Melt one tablespoon of coconut oil in a small saucepan.
- Season: Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with coconut oil and sea salt. For more seasoning flavors see the notes below.
- Cook: Place the chickpeas in the air fryer basket and arrange them in a single layer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Keep a close eye on the chickpeas towards the end of the cooking time. They can go from crispy to burned quickly.
- Cool and enjoy: Once the chickpeas are golden and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and transfer to a baking sheet. Once cooled, enjoy them as a snack on their own, or use them as a topping for salads, soups, or grain bowls.
Notes
You can personalize this recipe with your favorite flavor. Mix 1/2 tablespoon of dried seasoning with coconut oil and sea salt. Here are a few of my favorite flavors.
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- Barbecue
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- Chili Powder
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- Curry Powder
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- Garlic Powder
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- Gochujang
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- Harissa
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- Italian Seasoning
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- Lemon Pepper
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- Paprika
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- Ranch
Nutrition
Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.02g | Protein: 0.003g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Fiber: 0.003g | Vitamin A: 0.01IU | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.003mg