Spiced Air Fryer Chickpeas

By Becky Hardin

Published Dec 27, 2023

Air fry chickpeas in a jar with the text air fry chickpeas. - 2

Air fryer chickpeas easy snack recipe. - 3

These Air Fryer Chickpeas are a quick, easy, tasty, and healthy snack, appetizer, or side dish. You only need a few pantry ingredients and 15 minutes to cook crispy air-fried chickpeas. You can easily swap out the seasonings to get a range of flavors!

air fryer chickpeas on a baking sheet with a spoon. - 5

Why We Love This Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe

Simply seasoned and air fried to perfection, these air fryer chickpeas are a crispy snack that’ll keep you coming back for more!

Easy. Precooked, canned chickpeas make this snack super simple to make.
Crunchy. The air fryer makes the crispiest chickpeas you’ve ever had!
Flavorful. A combination of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper creates a crave-able flavor!

Variations on Air Fried Chickpeas

The included recipe is just one idea for how to season these crispy chickpeas. Feel free to get creative and use your favorite seasoning blends , like Creole seasoning , ranch , chili seasoning , everything bagel seasoning , Italian seasoning , or taco seasoning .

You can also make these chickpeas sweet by tossing them with a little bit of brown sugar and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice . I recommend using vegetable oil or coconut oil for sweet chickpeas instead of olive oil.

crispy chickpeas in an air fryer basket. - 6

How to Store

Store leftover air fryer chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. I do not recommend freezing them.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these tasty chickpeas drizzled with a delicious sauce, like yum yum sauce , garlic aioli , balsamic glaze , fry sauce , honey mustard , ranch , Buffalo sauce , or sweet and sour sauce .

They’re also great added to Italian pasta salad , Panzanella , chicken salad , or a chopped salad for a nice crunch!

Yes! They are simply different terms that refer to the same thing!

Yes, but you’ll need to cook them beforehand!

Yes! Chickpeas are high in fiber and protein and can help regulate blood sugar levels.

Cooked chickpeas contain moisture, so they will sometimes pop in the air fryer as that moisture escapes. This is totally normal; just be careful when you shake them!

If your chickpeas are too moist or coated in too much oil, they may not turn out crispy. I recommend patting the chickpeas dry after draining them and making sure not to use too much oil to ensure crisp chickpeas.

a mason jar filled to the brim with air fryer chickpeas. - 7

More Savory Snack Recipes To Try

Chex Mix
Cool Ranch Doritos
Soft Pretzel Bites
Gardetto’s Snack Mix
Mexican Spice Cheese Crackers
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Bacon Wrapped Crackers
Garlic Parmesan Pasta Chips
Cheese Straws
Sweet Potato Chips

Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 30 ounces chickpeas drained (2 (15-ounce) cans)
▢ ¼ cup olive oil
▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
▢ 1 teaspoon ground paprika
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the chickpeas are evenly coated. 30 ounces chickpeas, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Place half of the seasoned chickpeas in the air fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer.
Air fry the chickpeas for 10-12 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Once done, remove the chickpeas from the air fryer and repeat the process with the remaining chickpeas then serve.

Equipment

Air Fryer (click for my favorite)

Becky’s Tips

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

How to Make Air Fryer Chickpeas Step by Step

Prep: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.

chickpeas, chickpeas, chickpeas, chickpeas, chickpeas,. - 8

Season the Chickpeas: In a medium bowl, toss 30 ounces (2 cans) of chickpeas, ¼ cup of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of ground paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper until the chickpeas are evenly coated.

chickpeas in a bowl on a white surface. - 9

Spread the Chickpeas: Place half of the seasoned chickpeas in the air fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer.

Cook the Chickpeas: Air fry the chickpeas for 10-12 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. Once done, remove the chickpeas from the air fryer and repeat the process with the remaining chickpeas then serve.

Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe

Equipment

Air Fryer (click for my favorite)

Ingredients

30 ounces chickpeas drained (2 (15-ounce) cans)
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
In a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the chickpeas are evenly coated. 30 ounces chickpeas, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Place half of the seasoned chickpeas in the air fryer basket and spread them out in a single layer.
Air fry the chickpeas for 10-12 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden brown, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Once done, remove the chickpeas from the air fryer and repeat the process with the remaining chickpeas then serve.

Notes

Nutrition

By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.

Essential Grocery List

It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!

It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.

However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.

In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.

I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.

Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List

What to Buy at the Grocery Store

This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.

When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.

So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!