Description
A crunchy, smoky snack made with canned chickpeas air fried to perfection with smoky paprika and spices. Quick, healthy, and addictive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz / 425g each) canned chickpeas, rinsed and dried
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Drain both cans of chickpeas and rinse under cold water. Spread on paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and pat dry thoroughly. Let sit for 5 minutes to air dry more if possible.
- Transfer dried chickpeas to a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking or stirring every 5 minutes until golden and crispy but not burnt.
- Transfer chickpeas to a bowl or plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess oil. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Dry chickpeas thoroughly before air frying to ensure maximum crispiness. Shake or stir chickpeas every 5 minutes during cooking for even crisping. Store cooled chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Re-crisp in air fryer if softened.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the rec
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 7
Keywords: air fryer chickpeas, crispy chickpeas, smoky paprika snack, healthy snack, crunchy snack, vegan snack, gluten-free snack