Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas are a quick and healthy snack and work well as a gluten-free topping for salads, soups and noodle bowls. You need just a few ingredients and less than 25 minutes to make these crispy chickpeas in your air fryer.
Since we bought our air fryer last year, it has quickly become one of our most-used kitchen appliances. It’s great for creating crispy and crunchy food without using a whole lot of oil. Plus, it cooks food in about half the time as an oven, and who doesn’t want to save a little time when they’re trying to meal prep or get dinner on the table?!
Other air fryer recipes to try
- Air Fryer Butternut Squash Home Fries
- Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
- Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Air Fryer Kale Chips
- Air Fryer Gnocchi
And, of course, these crispy chickpeas are a favourite for snacking!
Ingredients to make crispy air fryer chickpeas:
- Can of chickpeas
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Seasonings
How to air fry chickpeas
- Drain and rinse your chickpeas and pat them dry using a paper towel or clean dish towel. If you want to remove the skins (this is optional), gently rub the chickpeas between two dish towels until the skins loosen. Pick out the skins and discard them (see photo above).
- Add the chickpeas, oil and seasonings to a bowl and toss everything together until the chickpeas are well coated. (For this recipe, I used garlic powder and salt, but you can use different herbs and spices).
- Place the chickpeas in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry on 350F for about 15-18 minutes. Stir or toss at the mid-way point. The chickpeas are done when they’re browned and crispy. If they’re still soft in the middle, air fry them for another few minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
At 350F, chickpeas should take about 15-18 minutes to roast. If they’re not crispy, just air fry them for another few minutes.
These chickpeas are best enjoyed just out of the air fryer and cooled. If you’re making them in advance or have leftovers, you can store them at room temperature in an airtight container.
I like to enjoy these air fryer chickpeas right away, or within a few hours of them being air fried. They will start to loose some of their crispiness the longer they are stored. I suggest using them within a day or two.
As mentioned above, this is optional. I usually end up removing some of the skins in the process of drying the chickpeas. And discarding any loose skins helps minimize little burnt pieces in your chickpeas. Just note that removing the skins will add another 5 minutes or so to your prep time.
These crispy chickpeas are seasoned with garlic powder and kosher salt, but you can use different herbs and spices, such as smoked paprika, oregano, chili lime seasoning, everything bagel seasoning or even cinnamon for a sweeter recipe.
Ways to enjoy air fryer roasted chickpeas
Add them to grain bowls or noodle bowls for extra heartiness and texture.
Use them in place of croutons in caesar salads or as a garnish for soups, such as this tomato soup.
Serve them at parties for a filling and wholesome nut-free snack.
Additional recipe tips
- I use a Cuisinart air fryer/convection/toaster oven (not sponsored). Depending on the make and model of your air fryer, you may need to adjust the cook time or temperature slightly.
- The recipe calls for no salt added chickpeas. If you use chickpeas with added salt, you may wish to reduce the amount of salt you add to the chickpeas before air frying. With that said, if you want your chickpeas saltier or more garlicky, feel free to add more seasoning.
- While I usually use extra virgin olive oil for air frying, you can use other types of oil such as avocado or canola.
If you make these Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas, I would love to hear what you think in the comments below!
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How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 1.5 cups
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Description
Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas are a quick and healthy snack and work well as a gluten-free topping for salads, soups and noodle bowls. You need just a few ingredients and less than 25 minutes to make these crispy chickpeas in your air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 can (540 ml) no-salt added chickpeas
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and gently pat them dry using a paper towel or clean dish towel. (See note below if you’d like to remove the skins).
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the chickpeas, oil, salt and garlic powder. Toss everything together until the chickpeas are well coated.
- Add the chickpeas to the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry on 350F for 15-18 minutes, stirring or tossing after 8-9 minutes. The chickpeas are ready when they’re browned and crispy. If they’re still soft in the middle, air fry them for another few minutes.
- Serve immediately or within a few hours.
Notes
- If you want to remove the skins, gently rub the chickpeas between two dish towels until the skins loosen. Pick out the skins and discard them.
- I use a Cuisinart air fryer/convection/toaster oven. Depending on the make and model of your air fryer, you may need to adjust the cook time or temperature slightly.
- The recipe calls for no salt added chickpeas. If you use chickpeas with added salt, you may wish to reduce the amount of salt you use in this recipe.
- I use extra virgin olive oil for air frying, but you can use other types of oil such as avocado or canola.
- These crispy chickpeas are best enjoyed right away, or within a few hours. If you’re making them in advance or have some leftover, just note that the chickpeas will loose some of their crispiness the longer they are stored.
I’ve made roasted chickpeas before, but never in an air fryer. They look great for a snack!
Thanks Matt! They get a little extra crispy in the air fryer!
Fabulous chickpea recipe that is an asbolute must in the new year. I just need to get a bit more chickpeas and I am good to try it! Great tips on storage, too.
Thanks Danielle! I always have a stash of canned chickpeas to make this snack!
This is such a quick and easy recipe to make in an air fryer. I want to try it right away. I just bought my air fryer and I have been using it much often than I thought I would be using it. Thanks for the great recipe.
Thanks Sandhya! Hope you get a chance to try this air fryer recipe!
I bet these are totally tasty Leanne! I still need to invest in an air fryer though!
Thanks Mary Ann! We use our air fryer quite a bit!
I just used my air fryer for the first time tonight on sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts and loved the results! These chickpeas would be a huge hit. I don’t think I’d want to share!
Haha! Sharing is optional 😉 And I love air fried sweet potatoes! Thanks Marcie!
I seriously need to get on the air frying train!! I LOVE chickpeas and it would be so much more beneficial if I could make them myself! Great post!
Thanks Leslie! I love making my own crispy chickpeas and they come together quickly in the air fryer!
Leanne! This is the perfect easy roasted chickpea recipe. I am probably trying it tonight, ha! I’ve been loving my air fryer these days. I put chickpeas on everything, if I can keep myself from eating them all at once!
Thanks Katherine! I usually snack on these right out of the air fryer. Which is a problem when I need them for a recipe!
I’ve never thought of making chickpeas in the air fryer! So genius!! I absolutely love these, perfect for a healthy snack or to put on salads or buddha bowls!
Thanks Haylie! They’re so much quicker in the air fryer! And yes, totally perfect for salads!
If ever a recipe were to convince me to buy an air fryer, it would be this one. I LOVE chickpeas, especially when they’re crunchy. These look amazing, Leanne!
Thanks so much Kelsie! We use our air fryer quite a bit!
Yay for crispy chickpeas! Though they are awesome as a topping on pretty much everything, I can’t stop snacking on them straight from the pan – they’re so addictive! Love how nicely they crisped up in the Air Fryer! Happy Monday and good luck with all the snow! Eeeek!
I hear ya Dawn! I eat half of the before they even make it to my recipe! Take care in this snowy weather!
I love chickpeas so much, have got to try them air-fried. Crispy sounds absolutely promising:).
Thanks Milena!
These look perfect for a healthy snack. I have never thought to use them on a salad or soup…will definitely have to try that!
Great quick and easy recipe.
Thanks Terry! Keep an eye out for some future recipes using these chickpeas! 😉