Air Fryer Chickpeas

Close up overhead view of a bowl full of air fryer chickpeas with a spoon.

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5 from 6 votes

Air fryer chickpeas are extra crispy, take only minutes to make, are a deliciously crunchy, high-fiber snack!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $1.13 recipe / $0.28 serving

Servings: ¼ cup each

Calories: 124kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 15oz. can chickpeas $0.94
3 tsp cooking oil, divided $0.04
1/2 Tbsp seasoning of choice* $0.15

Instructions

Rinse and drain one can of chickpeas well. For extra crispy chickpeas, press the chickpeas between some paper towels or a lint-free kitchen towel to dry.
Add the drained chickpeas to a bowl and drizzle with 2 teaspoons cooking oil. Stir to coat.
Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF (if your air fryer does not have a pre-heat function, let it run empty for 2-3 minutes on 400ºF).
Add the chickpeas to the air fryer basket and spread them into a single layer. Air fry the chickpeas for 5 minutes, then shake to stir. Air fry for an additional 5 minutes and shake again. Check the chickpeas for doneness and add 2-3 more minutes or until they reach your desired level of doneness (I do 13 minutes total).
Transfer the air fried chickpeas to a bowl, drizzle with the second 1 teaspoon oil to help the seasoning stick, and stir to coat. Add your favorite seasoning and salt, if needed, then stir to coat again. Enjoy while warm and crispy!

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Notes

*I used everything bagel seasoning. See my seasoning ideas below.

Nutrition

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