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15 Minute Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

4.95 from 18 votes
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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Oct 16, 2022 20 Comments

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These Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas are my go-to snack. They’re tasty, crunchy, filling, and totally delicious. To make this recipe, you’ll need just 15 minutes.

Plate full of crispy chickpeas with a wooden spoon.

I’m sure many of you can agree: air fryer recipes are the best. They can totally transform meh foods into something that’s tasty and new. If you’ve been wondering how to air fry healthy little chickpeas, it’s your lucky day. I’ve been wanting to do this for a while, and I’m so glad that I finally gave it a go! This recipe hits the spot and is now one of my favorite snacks.

This air fryer recipe is super simple and only requires three ingredients. You can choose to leave it at that for an easy, salty snack, or you can spice it up with the seasonings of your choice. It’s all up to you!

If you’re new to the world of air frying and need some pointers on which air fryer to purchase, check out my review of the best air fryers.

Wooden spoon scooping up seasoned chickpeas

Ingredients for Air Fryer Chickpeas

Like many of my air fryer recipes, this one requires very minimal ingredients to achieve a delicious, crunchy result. It only calls for three main ingredients:

  • Chickpeas: We will use one can of chickpeas to create this crispy snack. For best results, pat them dry with a paper towel before air frying.
  • Olive Oil: Olive oil is used to coat the chickpeas. It helps the seasonings stick, and also helps to make them crispy!
  • Salt: Salt is a great, classic seasoning choice that tastes delicious with chickpeas.
  • Seasoning of Your Choice: Feel free to mix it up by ditching the salt and using your preferred seasoning. See below for Ranch, Dorito, and coconut curry ideas!
Uncooked chickpeas in a bowl on a beige background

How to Make Crispy Chickpeas

It’s so simple to make air fryer chickpeas. These only require a couple of steps and are ready in as little as 15 minutes.

  1. Drain and dry: Drain and pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel.
  2. Toss with seasonings: Coat chickpeas by tossing with olive oil and the seasonings of your choice.
  3. Arrange in air fryer: Spread in a single layer in your air fryer basket or rack.
  4. Cook the chickpeas: At 390°F (200°C), cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crispy and lightly browned.
Uncooked chickpeas, seasonings, and wooden spoon in a bowl on a beige background

Tips for Making Crispy Chickpeas

If you like extra crispy chickpeas, dry them in the air fryer before adding the oil and seasonings. Simply line the tray of the fryer, and let them cook for about 5 minutes. Alternatively, thoroughly dry them by laying them in between two towels and gently rolling back and forth with your hands. It’s ok if you lose some skins in the process.

Seasoned chickpeas line the tray of an air fryer

Chickpea Seasoning Ideas

Finally, let’s talk about the part of this recipe where you can really put on your chef’s hat and get creative. If you like getting fancy with your seasonings, you’ll definitely want to try these ideas (get all of our flavored roasted chickpea ideas here).

  • Ranch: ½ tsp dried dill, ½ tsp dried chives, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
  • Dorito: 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp salt
  • Coconut Curry: 1 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, ½ tsp curry powder, ¼ tsp salt
Bowl of chickpeas and plate of chickpeas on a beige background

You’ll want to try these air fryer recipes too

  • Air Fryer Pizza
  • Air Fryer Kale Chips
  • Crispy Air Fried Tofu
  • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
  • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Plate full of crispy chickpeas with a wooden spoon.

15 Minute Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

4.95 from 18 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 183kcal
Servings: 3 servingas
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Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas are my go-to snack. They're tasty, crunchy, filling, and totally delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 14-oz can chickpeas 425g
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
  • ½ tsp salt or seasoning of choice, see notes

Instructions 

  • Prep: Drain and pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel. Toss together with oil and salt (or your chosen seasoning).
  • Cook: Spread in a single layer in your air fryer basket or rack. Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crispy and lightly browned.

Tips & Tricks

Optional flavorings: Toss on before baking. Find a full list of my favorite seasonings here. A few of my favorites:
Ranch: ½ tsp dried dill, ½ tsp dried chives, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
Dorito: 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp salt
Coconut Curry: 1 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, ½ tsp curry powder, ¼ tsp salt
Store these roasted chickpeas in a paper bag, or in a loosely sealed plastic bag lined with a paper towel. They keep well at room temperature for up to a week.
Serve on Roasted Chickpea Gyros, in Chickpea Stuffed Avocados, or as a topping for Pumpkin Soup!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving (without flavorings) Calories: 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 27.1g (9%) Protein: 5.9g (12%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 0.8g (5%) Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 746mg (32%) Potassium: 206mg (6%) Fiber: 5.3g (22%) Sugar: 0g Calcium: 39mg (4%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
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  1. Keith says

    Posted on 6/16 at 10:25 pm

    Tried this recipe a couple of times with different seasonings. Delicious quick, health, flavorful, and crispy snack. This will also be a go-to recipe for a quick snack when entertaining. The tip about drying out the beans in the air fryer was much appreciated since we are out of paper towels at the moment.5 stars

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    • Sarah says

      Posted on 6/17 at 11:08 am

      So happy to hear it, Keith! Enjoy! 😀

  2. Matt Freund says

    Posted on 10/31 at 6:25 pm

    These are delicious. I make them all the time.5 stars

    Reply
  3. monica says

    Posted on 12/6 at 12:05 pm

    Delicious snack!

    Reply
  4. Vish says

    Posted on 12/7 at 2:39 pm

    Excellent ideas ,very nutritious and healthy.

    Reply
  5. Helen Cavallo says

    Posted on 4/19 at 3:40 pm

    Making those air fried chickpeas as I type. Thanks for the flavor profiles !5 stars

    Reply
    • Charlie says

      Posted on 2/16 at 2:05 am

      Thanks for the recipe. However, they wont go crispy! I put them in for 20mins and they are still soft5 stars

    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 2/16 at 8:37 pm

      Try letting them dry out totally before cooking, either using paper towels or letting them sit out on the counter!

  6. Nancy says

    Posted on 4/20 at 10:17 pm

    Made these for the first time tonight…loved them! They’ll be my go to for a healthy snack and also for entertaining. One of the toppings I used was Everything Bagel seasoning, nice flavor.5 stars

    Reply
  7. Ashley says

    Posted on 6/24 at 10:48 am

    What about dried chickpeas instead of canned? After I soak them, do I need to cook them before air frying?

    Reply
    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 6/24 at 1:12 pm

      Yep, you’ll need to boil them to cook them, then they can be air fried!

  8. Jaime says

    Posted on 10/21 at 9:22 pm

    Made these with your “Doritos” seasoning with intentions of serving them as a garnish atop some soup… but ended up eating most of them straight out of the air fryer. Yum!5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 10/25 at 8:22 am

      So awesome! Enjoy!

  9. zoe says

    Posted on 11/27 at 11:35 am

    do i really need to put olive oil before i air fry chickpeas?

    Reply
    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 11/27 at 7:24 pm

      You can omit it, but they won’t come out quite as golden brown and crispy!

    • zoe says

      Posted on 11/28 at 4:26 am

      hey sarah! thank you for replying.
      i just want to cut calories as much as i can. maybe i’ll try it with very little.
      thank you for your recipes!

  10. Heather says

    Posted on 12/30 at 7:45 pm

    I made these starting with dried chickpeas (soaked overnight and cooked before proceeding with the recipe) rather than the canned chickpeas. I used a Harissa spice blend (PC Moroccan seasoning for you Canadians) that worked really well. The texture is perfect – crunchy with a light interior that I could never achieve in a conventional oven. These are quite addictive but super cheap and healthy. I look forward to trying other seasoning suggestions. Winning snack!5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 12/31 at 12:05 pm

      YAY! I’m so happy to hear it, Heather! Enjoy! 😀

  11. Martin says

    Posted on 1/17 at 11:46 pm

    For Australian residents, a perfect seasoning is Masterfoods Cajun Spice blend which is available in most supermarkets.
    I used it for my first attempt at this recipe and the whole family loved it.

    Reply
  12. Susan Wollman says

    Posted on 2/3 at 5:09 pm

    I made these in my Ninja Max air fryer and seasoned then with cinnamon and sugar. Yum!5 stars

    Reply

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