Name: Ridiculously Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 15-oz can chickpeas (425g); 1 Tbsp olive oil (15 mL); ½ tsp salt; 1 to 2 Tbsps seasoning* (see notes)

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

By Sarah Bond, BS Nutrition, MS Sensory Science, Updated Jul 22, 2025

4.83 from 39 ratings

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15 minutes

Serves 4 servings

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This foolproof air fryer chickpea recipe creates ridiculously crispy garbanzos that you’ll be making on repeat. They’re tasty, crunchy, filling, and totally delicious. We’ve included our favorite flavoring options (including a community-favorite Dorito flavor that uses nutritional yeast and spices – so good!)

Air fryer chickpeas in an air fryer basket.

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.

And if you’re just as obsessed with chickpea recipes as I am, it’s your lucky day. We’re making them even more crave-worthy!

We’re talking ridiculously crispy chickpeas in your air fryer, optionally (but highly recommended) tossed in my healthy homemade Dorito seasoning.

Reader rating

★★★★★

“Tried this recipe a couple of times with different seasonings. Delicious quick, healthy, flavorful, and crispy snack. This will also be a go-to recipe for a quick snack when entertaining.” —Keith

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Close up of crispy chickpeas from an air fryer. — I love the texture these get from air frying! They’re just crispy crunchy perfection.

Key Ingredients

This is just an overview; jump to the recipe card for measurements!

Chickpeas: For best results, pat them dry with a paper towel before air frying.
Olive Oil: Helps the seasonings stick and makes the garbanzos crispy!
Flavor: You can honestly just use salt as your seasoning and these will be delicious! Or use your preferred seasoning (see recipe below for Ranch, Dorito, and coconut curry ideas!

Canned vs Dried

While this recipe calls for canned chickpeas, you can absolutely use dried chickpeas that you cook yourself. You’ll need about 1½ cups!

Air fryer chickpeas in a bowl with a spoon. — These are great as a snack by themselves, or use them as a salad topper (they’re like a high-protein crouton!)

For another fun way of cooking chickpeas, try our fried chickpea recipe (they’re fried in coconut oil until crispy!)

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Ridiculously Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

4.83 from 39 ratings

By: Sarah Bond

Prep: 5

Cook: 10

Total: 15

Servings: servings

These foolproof air fryer chickpeas turn out ultra crispy every time–perfect for snacking!

Ingredients

▢ 1 15-oz can chickpeas, 425g
▢ 1 Tbsp olive oil, 15 mL
▢ ½ tsp salt
▢ 1 to 2 Tbsps seasoning*, see notes

Instructions

Drain: Drain and rinse 1 15-oz can chickpeas.
Dry: Spread chickpeas onto a few layers of paper towels and pat dry (you do not need to remove the skins).
Stir: Stir chickpeas together with 1 Tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp salt.
Cook: Spread chickpeas in a single layer in your air fryer basket or rack. Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 8 to 12 minutes, or until crispy and lightly browned. Jostle the pan a few times during cooking to help evenly cook the chickpeas.
Flavor: While chickpeas are still hot from the air fryer, toss them with 1 to 2 Tbsps seasoning* seasoning, stirring well until seasoning fully coats each chickpea.
Enjoy as a healthy snack or as a high-protein topper on salads, soups, bowls, or in wraps!

Notes

Optional flavorings: If you like getting fancy with your seasonings, you’ll definitely want to try these ideas (get all of our flavored oven-roasted chickpea ideas here).

Dorito (pictured): 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

Ranch: ½ tsp dried dill, ½ tsp dried chives, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper

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.