Crispy Roasted Chickpeas is made with chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika; air fry at 400°F for 15 minutes to serve 4. 140 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat completely dry with paper towels — roll them around to remove skins that slip off.
- 2
Toss with olive oil only (add seasonings after cooking).
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 13-15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until golden and crunchy.
- 4
Toss hot chickpeas with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne immediately.
- 5
Eat within a few hours for best crunch. They soften as they sit.
Tip: Season AFTER cooking, not before — wet seasonings prevent crisping. The drier the chickpeas before cooking, the crunchier they'll be. Remove any loose skins.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 15 minutes vs ~24 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 140 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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