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Air Fryer Chickpeas without Oil

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!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Low Calorie
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 53kcal
Author Jillian Schneider

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

How can the kids help?
  • Help peel off the outer skin. My 2-year-old LOVED this.
  • Mix all your seasonings together. 
How to store this recipe?
Store at room temperature in a loosely covered container.
What are some ways I can eat these chickpeas?
Salad toppers, soup garnish, lunchbox snacks, healthy movie night alternative to popcorn.
Top Tip!
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.
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.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 4mg