Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas |Oil-Free
These quick and easy Air Fryer Chickpeas are absolutely delicious and completely oil-free. Choose from this tasty assortment of flavors!
My air fryer gets a workout every week, at least once. I use it for a lot of different recipes like tempura, black bean burgers, and french fries. When it comes to snacks though, this crispy chickpeas snack can NOT be beaten!
The great thing about roasted chickpeas is that there is zero guilt because they are low in fat, high in fiber, and are cooked without any oil at all.
You’ll love these air fryer chickpeas because they’re …
- Crunchy
- Herby
- Wholesome
- Oil-free
- Gluten-free
- Filling
- Delicious
Though you can use your oven, an air fryer is better suited because it gives much more consistent cooking results with each bean being cooked perfectly crisp.
For traveling, these roasted chickpeas are great because they don’t require refrigeration or heating up. Another terrific traveling snack to try is these Healthy Granola Bars.
How to make crispy air fryer chickpeas
You will want to start with about 1-2 cups of cooked chickpeas. These can be made from scratch very quickly in an InstantPot or simply use cooked canned chickpeas from your local grocery store.
If you’re using canned beans, be sure to drain them by dumping the can contents into a colander or strainer. Rinse them under warm water.
The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.
Dump the beans into your air fryer and spread them out so that they don’t overlap. This cooking step is to dry out the chickpeas before seasoning.
Set the air fryer temperature to 390°F and the time to 10 minutes. Allow the beans to cook and, halfway through at the 5-minute mark, remove the basket and shake to redistribute the beans. Continue cooking for the last 5-minutes.
Remove the beans and place them in a bowl. Mist with water, lime juice, or maple syrup, depending on the flavor you choose from the recipes. Then, sprinkle on half of the seasoning listed in each recipe below. Stir to coat well.
Applying only half of the seasoning at this time allows the chickpeas to roast without burning the seasonings or causing them to fall off.
Place the seasoned beans back into the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 390°F, and the time to 6-8 minutes.
Test to make sure they are as crunchy as desired. If not, allow to cook a little longer. Air fryer cooking temperatures vary.
Once completely cooked, add the other half of the seasoning, mix around in a bowl to coat well, and serve.
Oven cooking method
Place in oven at 400°F and allow to cook for 45 minutes-1 hour, STIRRING EVERY 15 MINUTES, just like you do when making party mix. The temperature and frequent stirring are necessary to get them crunchy. Ovens vary, so some may only require 45 minutes while others will take longer.
More seasoning options
Different seasonings can really switch things up. These are some of my personal favorites. Be creative with seasonings and experiment to find your favorite!
- Tajin
- Turmeric
- Season salt
- Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- Smoked paprika
- Pickle juice
- True Lime
- Salt & vinegar
Tips for air fryer chickpeas
- Cook time- Cooking times will vary with different air fryers, so check them about every 5 minutes through each cooking cycle.
- Flavor- Remember to reserve half of the seasoning for the final step after cooking. This ensures that you’ll get lots of flavor with every bite.
- Storage- These can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the air fryer or oven if they need to be crisped back up. They should last about 2-3 days.
Other healthy chickpea snacks
- Roasted Chickpea Snack | Salt & Vinegar
- Easy Garlic Hummus Recipe
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Italian Vegan Hummus
- 5-Minute Chocolate Hummus
- Easy Chickpea Tuna Salad
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Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups cooked chickpeas garbanzo beans
Chili Lime
- lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teasponn cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon season salt or regular salt
Maple Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
BBQ
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- If you’re using canned beans, drain them by dumping the can contents into a colander or strainer. Rinse them under warm water.
- Dump them into your air fryer and spread them out so that they don’t overlap. This cooking step is to dry out the chickpeas before seasoning.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 390°F and the time to 10 minutes. Allow the beans to cook and, halfway through at the 5-minute mark, remove the basket and shake to redistribute the beans. Continue cooking for the last 5 minutes.
- Remove the beans and place them in a bowl. Mist with water, lime juice, or maple syrup, depending on the flavor you choose from the recipe list above. Then, sprinkle on half of the seasoning listed in each recipe. Stir to coat well.
- Place the seasoned beans back into the air fryer basket, set the temperature to 390°F, and set the time to 6-8 minutes.
- Test to make sure they are as crunchy as desired. If not, allow to cook a little longer. Air fryer cooking temperatures vary.
- Once completely cooked, add the other half of the seasoning, mix around in a bowl to coat well, and serve.
Oven Cooking Method
- Place in oven at 400°F and allow to cook for 45 minutes-1 hour, STIRRING EVERY 15 MINUTES, just like you do when making party mix. The temperature and frequent stirring are necessary to get them crunchy. Ovens vary, so some may only require 45 minutes while others will take longer.
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Nutrition
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These are Very tasty!! 5 stars
I mixed them in a baggie.
They seem to soften up if left in a baggie, better to put them in a glass resealable.
How do you mist them with maple syrup? Do you dilute it first?
Hi Genevieve- For maple syrup, I would add a few drops to the chickpeas in a bowl before cooking. Use a spoon to roll them around a bit in it, and then sprinkle with any seasonings desired.