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Air Fryer Chickpeas

Published: Apr 18, 2022 · Modified: Jun 26, 2023 by Marisa Moore·

Packed with protein and fiber, crispy crunchy air fryer chickpeas are the perfect snack. Add this healthy recipe to your weekly meal prep for a satisfying snack that’s ready when you are!

Side view of air fryer chickpeas in a white bowl with beige napkin.
Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas seasoned with chili lime!

Like the popular roasted chickpeas, these air fryer chickpeas are a crunchy, healthy snack that also works as a salad or toast topper! This vegan snack recipe is ready in under 20 minutes and can last more than a week in the pantry. It’s at the top of my list for satiating plant-forward snacks!

Here’s what you’ll need to get started.

Ingredients and equipment

Firm, cooked chickpeas
Oil spray or oil
Seasonings
Preheated air fryer

Overhead view of air fryer chickpeas in a white bowl with beige napkin.

Tips for success

Let the chickpeas dry after rinsing. Wet chickpeas will yield soggy results.

Remove the skins. This is the most tedious part of the recipe. It’s not required but removing the skin does help to achieve the crispiest texture. I’ve done it both ways.

Season while hot. This is the trick to getting the seasonings to stick without wasting lots of oil. After the last shake of the air fryer basket, have a bowl ready so you can season the chickpeas immediately.

Got leftovers? Keep reading for tips on storing your chickpea snack.

Storage tips

Let the chickpeas cool completely. If you try to store them while warm the chickpeas will not stay crispy and will also spoil quicker.

Store in a sealed container such as a jar with a lid.

The chili lime chickpeas will keep about a week. But this depends a lot on which seasonings you add. If you add something like fresh lime, lemon orange zest, expect to eat them sooner since those flavors won’t last and can get bitter over time.

Side view of air fryer chickpeas in a white bowl with beige napkin.

Seasoning ideas

You are really only limited by your imagination when it comes to how you season your chickpeas. I am using Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Seasoning because I like it. It has a blend of chili powder, lime, salt, and a tiny touch of sugar.

For this recipe, use a combined 1 tablespoon of any of these. Just make sure you’re not overdoing it on salt – else you won’t be able to eat them.

Here are a few more ideas:

  • Fresh thyme, garlic, salt, orange zest
  • Garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt and pepper
  • Lemon pepper
  • Steak seasoning
Chickpea Avocado Toast

Ways to enjoy air fryer chickpeas

Add to toast. Crunchy chickpeas are perfect on avocado toast but you can also add them to hummus toast for a double dose.

Enjoy as an anytime snack. Eat them solo or mix with sesame sticks or any other favorite crunchy snack for variety.

Chipotle Chickpea Taco Salad with tortilla overhead

Use as a salad topper. Swap crispy, seasoned chickpeas in for added crunch to your salad. These chili lime ones work well with salads that have tomato, red onion, avocado and salad greens but play around with Mediterranean and other flavors too.

Go here for my Chipotle Chickpea Taco Salad recipe featured above. And if you want more plant-forward snack recipes, be sure to get a copy of my first cookbook, The Plant Love Kitchen!

seasoned chickpeas in a small white bowl
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Air Fryer Chickpeas

Crunchy air fryer chickpeas are the perfect high fiber snack. Add this healthy recipe to weekly meal prep for a satisfying snack anytime!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer chickpeas, air fryer snack recipe, healthy snack recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 79kcal
Author: Marisa Moore

Equipment

  • My Favorite Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained (about 1-15 ounce can)
  • 2 teaspoon seasonings (I'm using chili lime spice.)
  • olive oil spray

Instructions

  • Dry the chickpeas on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Once dry, gently roll the chickpeas on the towel to remove the skins.* Discard the skins. 
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 F.
  • Place the chickpeas into the air fryer basket. Air fryer about 7 minutes. Shake. Return for another 5-7 minutes, or until the chickpeas are crunchy and slightly golden.
  • Quickly transfer the hot crispy chickpeas to a medium-sized bowl. Spritz with the oil and toss in the seasonings. Enjoy right away or let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

*Removing the skins is truly optional. But does help to achieve the crispiest texture. I’ve done it both ways.
Other seasoning ideas:
  • Fresh thyme, garlic, salt, orange zest
  • Garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt and pepper
  • Lemon pepper
  • Steak seasoning
Enjoy air fryer chickpeas many ways:
  • As a simple snack
  • Add to avocado toast
  • Use as a salad topper
 

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. John Kerchoff

    November 05, 2022 at 8:52 pm

    Can these be made in a convection oven?

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    • Marisa Moore

      November 07, 2022 at 10:48 am

      Yes you can! They may take a bit longer to get crispy but you can use the same method and temperature.

      Reply

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