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Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
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These crispy air fryer chickpeas are ready in just 15 minutes with bold spices. The perfect crunchy, healthy snack that’s also vegan and gluten-free!

Ingredients

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  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (see Notes)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
  2. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, shaking off as much water as possible. Place chickpeas on a towel and pat gently to dry. Fold over the top of the towel, then use your hands to gently rub the chickpeas, then remove any of the chickpea skins that have loosened (it should only take a minute or so; it doesn’t have to be perfect).
  3. In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with the olive oil and spices.
  4. Add the chickpeas to the air fryer basket. Cook 13 to 15 minutes, shaking 2 to 3 times during the cook time, until they are very crispy (you want them to go until they are super crispy but not burned). Pour them onto a baking sheet to cool. 
  5. Cool for at least 30 minutes before storing. The chickpeas will crisp up even more as they cool. Store in a container with a cracked lid for up to 1 week; you can also store them in a paper bag. (To maintain the crunch, avoid sealing them until they’re completely cool. If they do soften over time, you can pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes to revive the crunch!)

Notes

  • Air fryer size: A 15-ounce can is the sweet spot for most air fryer baskets. If you have an air fryer function in your oven with a basket, you can double the recipe.
  • Other seasoning ideas: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor, or add 1/4 tsp onion powder for a more savory flavor. I prefer not using garlic powder for air fryer chickpeas because the taste becomes slightly bitter.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/crispy-air-fryer-chickpeas/