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The Ultimate Guide For Air Fryer Chickpeas

April 29, 2020 By Jessica 14 Comments

These Air Fryer Chickpeas are the perfect snack or salad topper. Crunchy, jam-packed with protein and completely addicting. You’ll want to make these on the daily, for sure.

Don’t own an air fryer? No problem. See notes below the recipe card for instructions on how to make them in the oven.

Air Fryer Chickpeas

Naturally, I’m a savory eater. So, diving face-first into a candy bowl isn’t really my thing. I do, however, like having a few options on hand for grazing throughout the day. These salty-crunchy gems are incredibly easy to make, and I promise that your whole family will love them!

Air Fryer Chickpeas

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Air Fryer Chickpeas

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CHICKPEAS:

First things first, you’ll want to make sure your chickpeas are extra dry before air frying. This will result in a crispier, crunchier bean. After draining them in a colander, set your air fryer to 400F and place them in there to dry out. They should be ready in about five minutes.

Air Fryer Chickpeas

Next, place the chickpeas in a large bowl and mix with a dab of olive oil. I’d say around 1 teaspoon should do the trick. Place them back in the air fryer in an even layer and roast them for 10 minutes. Make sure to either shake the drawer or rotate the racks halfway through (depending on which model air fryer you have). Cooking times may vary, mine were perfectly crunchy after 10 minutes using the Instant Pot Vortex. However, they may take more/less time if you are using a different model.

Air Fryer Chickpeas

I wait to add my seasonings until they’re finished roasting. Otherwise the spices will burn during the process. I love the garlic parmesan anything, so that’s what I went with here. But honestly, you can choose whatever seasonings you enjoy most. Smoked paprika is always a good idea, too. Yum.

Air Fryer Chickpeas

After you’ve mixed the chickpeas with your preferred spices, technically they’re ready to eat. Enjoy them over salads, in Buddha bowls, or eat them on their own as a snack.

I’ve been roasting chickpeas for a while now, here’s a blog from 2017 with a healthy dinner salad idea!

If you have time, I like to add them back to the air fryer for 2 – 3 minutes to allow the parmesan to crisp up a bit and stick to the chickpeas. This step isn’t 100% necessary, but I recommend it for sure!

Air Fryer Chickpeas

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The Ultimate Guide For Air Fryer Chickpeas
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
These Air Fryer Chickpeas are the perfect snack or salad topper. Crunchy, jam-packed with protein and completely addicting. You'll want to make these on the daily, for sure.
Serves: 3
Ingredients
FOR THE AIR FRYER CHICKPEAS:
  • 1 can (15.5) ounce Chickpeas
  • 1 tsp. Olive Oil
FOR THE SEASONINGS:
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • Salt + Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Drain chickpeas in a colander and preheat air fryer to 400F. Roast chickpeas in the air fryer for 5 minutes to dry.
  2. Add chickpeas to a mixing bowl with olive oil. Toss to coat. Return chickpeas to the air fryer for an additional 10 minutes. Check them and roast for additional time, if necessary.
  3. Once crispy, add chickpeas to a bowl and mix with parmesan and suggested seasonings.
  4. Add the chickpeas back to the air fryer for 2 - 3 minutes for extra crunch and to slightly melt the cheese.
  5. Enjoy on their own as a snack, over salads or whatever you prefer. Store leftovers, after fully cooled, for two - three days in an airtight container.
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NOTES ON AIR FRYER CHICKPEAS:

  • TO MAKE IN THE OVEN: Preheat oven to 400F. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, making sure to pat them dry with a paper towel. Toss the chickpeas with olive oil and transfer to a lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the chickpeas start to brown. remove from the oven and toss with grated parmesan and spices. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the chickpeas are crispy. 
  • Roasted chickpeas will not stay crispy if you store them in an airtight container when they are still warm. They will end up steaming a bit and turn soggy. Make sure to give them time to fully cool before storing for later use. They lose their crispiness over time, so I’d aim to eat them within 2 days.
  • Never store roasted chickpeas in the refrigerator, they’ll become chewy.
  • Depending on which air fryer you have, you may have to cook these in batches. I used the Instant Pot Vortex for this recipe, however, if you have a different model cooking times may differ.

Air Fryer Chickpeas


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Comments

  1. Jerry W.

    January 13, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    Tried out our new oven that has an air fryer built-in. Have learned that drying the chickpeas is crucial to getting a good crunchy snack. The receipt was spot on and now we have some good healthy snack.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 14, 2021 at 11:01 am

      Yes, definitely drying the chickpeas is a major step! So glad you tried this and now have a healthy snack option on hand! Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Kat

    February 21, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    Van you freeze them after cooling them to enjoy them later?

    Reply
    • Jessica

      February 22, 2021 at 6:39 am

      Hi Kat! I’ve never tried freezing and re-thawing these. I’m guessing they would become stale and chewy instead of crispy. If you do try it, and I’m incorrect, please keep me in the loop!

      Reply
  3. Angie

    March 22, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    These turned out great using this method! I used salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika,

    Reply
    • Jessica

      March 28, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed them! I’ll have to try with cumin and paprika, sounds delish!

      Reply
  4. Tara

    January 25, 2023 at 10:48 am

    Ok it’s early in the morning and I’m
    Confused. Lol. I first rinse the chickpeas then I place them in an already preheated air fryer to dry for 5 minutes before air frying them at 400 for up to 10 min?

    Reply
    • Jessica

      January 25, 2023 at 11:06 am

      Haha – So to ensure that the chickpeas are super dry, I drain them in a colander and then place them in the air fryer for 5 minutes to dry them out. Then I take them out and mix them with olive oil before air frying again for about 10 minutes. When finished and crispy, that’s when you’ll mix the chickpeas with the seasonings.

      Reply
  5. Sandy Ogburn

    April 12, 2024 at 8:19 pm

    I have dried garbanzo beans. How do I get them ready? Do I just soak them, then dry them as you instructed?

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 22, 2024 at 10:09 am

      I would cook the garbanzo beans according to packaged directions, let them cool and then follow the instructions for this recipe 🙂 Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Shelley J.

    August 30, 2024 at 12:34 pm

    How do you get the seasonings to stick to the garbanzo beans? I separated them into 3 bowls after cooking and crisping them up. I wanted to try a variety of flavors, so I made my own blends. I seasoned them while the were still hot out of the air fryer. Did I miss a step? I tossed with oil before frying. Any tips? They still taste great.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      September 14, 2024 at 11:22 am

      Depending on what spices you’re using, you may need to spitz the cooked beans with a little oil before sprinkling with spices so they stick.

      Reply
  7. Natasha M.

    February 13, 2025 at 8:44 pm

    Found this recipe on Pinterest, and it’s delicious!! I have an air fryer that has dual baskets, so did two batches with different spiced! I “baked” for 8 minutes first, tossed in olive oil, then “air fryed” for 10 minutes, tossed in seasoning, then “air fryed” for another 5! I wanted mine VERY crunchy, and this was perfect! Will definitely be making again!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      February 17, 2025 at 8:55 am

      Awesome! So glad you gave them a try! I love air-fryer chickpeas!

      Reply

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