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Instructions
1
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil (1 tablespoon / 15 ml) and salt (½ teaspoon / 2.5 ml) until evenly coated.
2
Add any seasonings if using (see notes below for ideas).
3
Spread the chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until chickpeas are golden and crispy.
4
Let cool slightly - they'll get even crispier as they cool.
Notes (Flavor Combination Suggestions)
1
Smoky Paprika and Garlic: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 ml), ½ teaspoon garlic powder (2.5 ml), and ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1.25 ml).
2
Zesty Lemon and Herb: Zest of 1 lemon, ½ teaspoon dried thyme (2.5 ml), ½ teaspoon dried rosemary (2.5 ml), and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
3
Spicy Maple Sriracha: 1 tablespoon maple syrup (15 ml), 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (5 ml), ½ teaspoon ground cumin (2.5 ml), and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (1.25 ml).
4
Za'atar Spice: 1 teaspoon za'atar (5 ml), ½ teaspoon ground coriander (2.5 ml), and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (1.25 ml).
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Chickpeas Thoroughly 💧Pat canned chickpeas completely dry with paper towels before tossing with oil—excess moisture prevents crispiness and causes steaming instead of crisping in the air fryer.
- Don't Skip the Oil Coating 🫒Use just enough olive oil to lightly coat the chickpeas (about 1-2 tablespoons per can), as this creates the golden, crispy exterior without making them greasy.
- Season Before Air Frying ✨Toss seasonings with the chickpeas before cooking rather than after—this allows flavors to adhere and caramelize during the crisping process for deeper, more integrated taste.
- Shake Mid-Cook for Even Crispness 🔄Halfway through cooking (around 10 minutes), shake the air fryer basket to redistribute chickpeas for uniform crispiness on all sides and prevent any from remaining soft.
- Cool on Paper Towels for Maximum Crunch 📄Transfer finished chickpeas to paper towels immediately after cooking to absorb residual moisture and allow them to set into their crispiest texture as they cool.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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