If you're looking for a crunchy, high-protein snack without the added oil, these Air Fryer Chickpeas are about to become your new favorite. The flavoring is also completely customizable, which is also an added bonus!
Chickpeas have a lot of fiber and protein. 2 nutrients you should look for in most of your meals. You can buy chickpeas all year round, too, so they are always accessible.
There are tons of meals you can add them to. Like my Flourless Banana Peanut Butter Muffins. I am always looking for easy, healthy, quick snacks. These air-fryer chickpeas are perfect just for that, and I could easily eat 2 bowls full.
Looking for more high-protein snack ideas? Then you must try my Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip and my Healthy Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins!
Table of contents
Ingredients for this easy high-protein snack
Below are the 2 ingredients needed for the super-easy homemade snack!
- one 15-oz can of garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas), drained and rinsed.
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 - 2 tsp. of spices of your choice (see variations below)
How to make chickpeas in the air fryer
Step 1 - Rinse your can of chickpeas, drain, and pat dry. The dryer you pat the chickpeas, the better. Using a paper towel or a dish towel, try to wipe off the outer layer of the chickpeas to make them even crispier.
Step 2 - Place the chickpeas in a single layer in the bottom of your air fryer and cook at 390 degrees for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Step 3 - Take the chickpeas out and season them with your choice of seasonings. The possibilities are endless! I've added some variations below. If spices aren't sticking, mist lightly with water or lemon juice. I tried the savory ranch for this specific recipe and OMG!
Step 4 - Let cool for 5 - 10 minutes. They'll crisp up even more!
Variations
- Mexican Style - 1 tsp. of cumin, ½ tsp. of chili powder, and ½ tsp. of garlic powder.
- Smokey Paprika - 1 tsp. smoked paprika, 1 tsp. garlic powder, pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Savory Ranch - 1 tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. dried dill, 1 tsp. nutritional yeast.
- Sweet Cinnamon - 1 tsp. cinnamon, pinch of salt, 1 tsp. coconut sugar or stevia.
Tips and FAQ's
Store at room temperature in a loosely covered container.
Salad toppers, soup garnish, lunchbox snacks, healthy movie night alternative to popcorn.
Use a paper towel to remove the outer layer of the chickpea. It comes off much easier that way. Then you can just pull them off the rest of the way with your fingers.
More High-Protein Snack Ideas
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Air Fryer Chickpeas without Oil
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 15 oz can chickpeas
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1 - Rinse your can of chickpeas, drain, and pat dry. The dryer you pat the chickpeas, the better. Using a paper towel or a dish towel, try to wipe off the outer layer of the chickpeas to make them even crispier.
- Step 2 - Place the chickpeas in a single layer in the bottom of your air fryer and cook at 390 degrees for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Step 3 - Take the chickpeas out and season them with your choice of seasonings. The possibilities are endless! I've added some variations below. If spices aren't sticking, mist lightly with water or lemon juice. I tried the savory ranch for this specific recipe and OMG!
- Step 4 - Let cool for 5 - 10 minutes. They'll crisp up even more!
Notes
- Help peel off the outer skin. My 2-year-old LOVED this.
- Mix all your seasonings together.
Nutrition
Jillian is the creator of Jillian's Healthful Eats. She is the one who cooks all the meals, develops all the recipes, takes all the photographs, and washes all the dishes! She is a very busy wife and mother of 4 who enjoys cooking with her children and instilling in them her love for health and nutrition!
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