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    Oil Free Air Fryer Chickpeas [Five Flavours]

    Published: Feb 26, 2021 · Modified: Apr 27, 2021 by Rosa · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

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    Crispy air fryer chickpeas! The ultimate crunchy, healthy snack that’s simple to make and absolutely addictive! With five flavour options to choose from, including smoky spicy, chili lime, sweet cinnamon, ranch and Italian!

    white bowl filled with air fried chickpeas.

    If you love roasted chickpeas, but find them time consuming to make, you have GOT to try this simple way to get the CRISPIEST chickpeas ever!

    This chickpea snack is so much faster to make, no need to rinse, dry, or skin them. Just easy peasy, deliciousness! Woohoo!

    BONUS! I’ve got some incredible flavours for you to try!

    Three flavours of air fried chickpeas in 3 different bowls on white deck.

    You’re going to love this crunchy snack! These air fryer chickpeas are:

    • Totally versatile, with 5 different flavour options, or go ahead and create your own flavour!
    • Actually crispy!!! And we achieve that WITHOUT oil! Whoop!
    • Healthy, wholesome and delicious. What more could you ask for in a snack?
    Fingers grabbing a chickpea from bowl of air fried chickpeas.

    How to make them

    (This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)

    Gather your ingredients for the flavour option of choice. You’ll need a can of chickpeas and it’s liquid (AKA aquafaba), at a minimum.

    Ingredients needed to make air fried chickpeas scattered on white deck.

    Drain your can of chickpeas over a bowl to reserve its liquid, and DO NOT rinse them. Then place them in the basket of your fryer. (photo 1)

    Air fry the chickpeas for 10 minutes, shaking your basket, or mixing at the halfway point. (photo 2)

    Chickpeas inside air fryer basket.

    Meanwhile, mix 1 tablespoon of the aquafaba, with HALF of the seasonings needed for your flavour choice. (photos 3-4)

    Then pour the mixture over the chickpeas and mix well to coat. (photos 5-6)

    NOTE: If you’re making the chili lime flavour, mix the full tablespoon of lime juice with the aquafaba, do not reserve half.

    Seasoning in small bowl being poured over chickpeas.

    Continue air frying for another 5-7 minutes, until desired crispiness is reached. (photos 7-8)

    NOTE: Different fryer models will operate at different speeds, so check on them often, and mix every few minutes, to ensure they don’t burn.

    Seasoned chickpeas in air fryer basket before and after air frying.

    Transfer the chickpeas to a bowl and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning. Enjoy!

    Smoky chickpeas in blue bowl with handles.

    Commonly Asked Questions

    How do I store my crispy chickpeas?

    While these taste best freshly made, you may keep leftovers at room temperature in a paper bag. Do not store in the fridge, or a sealed container as this will keep them moist, resulting in a loss of crispiness.

    What kind of air fryer do I need?

    You may use any basket style model. However, this recipe has not been tested with a toaster oven style. We use and love our Ninja Foodi 8qt, but any basket model will work. Be mindful of cook times, as that will vary according to the fryer you have.

    How long do they keep?

    Stored at room temperature, your air fryer chickpeas will keep for about 2-3 days. After this, they may start to lose some crunch.

    Why not rinse the chickpeas?

    Simply because it’s unnecessary. Rinsing them often causes many of the skins to come loose and then those loose pieces burn in your fryer. So rather than rinse and then peel all those pesky skins off, just skip the rinsing entirely.

    What if I want to use oil instead of aquafaba?

    No problem. Follow the same directions and simply swap one tablespoon of cooking oil for the chickpea liquid. Keep in mind this will increase the calories and the fat.

    Expert Tips

    • Do not rinse the chickpeas. Rinsing them makes the skins come loose and then they burn if you don’t remove them all, which is tedious and completely unnecessary.
    • Use no salt added chickpeas since we’re not rinsing them, to control the sodium level.
    • No need to dry the chickpeas. Your fryer will dry them for you, making these roasted air fryer chickpeas easier than ever!
    • Mix your chickpeas every few minutes once seasoned, to prevent burning.

    More air fryer recipes

    • Air Fried Carrots [Two Ways!]
    • Air Fried Spaghetti Squash [Healthy+Low Cal]
    • Healthy Air Fried Mushrooms
    • Air Fried Butternut Squash
    • Air Fried Hash Browns From Scratch

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    Buon appetito

    Rosa

    white bowl filled with air fried chickpeas.

    Oil Free Air Fryer Chickpeas [Five Flavours!]

    Crispy air fryer chickpeas! The ultimate crunchy, healthy snack that's simple to make and absolutely addictive! With five flavour options to choose from.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Course: Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: Not Specified
    Servings: 3 Servings
    Calories: 125kcal

    Equipment

    • Ninja Foodi Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    For the Chickpeas

    • 15 ounce can, no salt added chickpeas drained, but reserve the liquid and DO NOT rinse
    • 1 tablespoon aquafaba (the liquid from the can you reserved)

    Smoky Spicy

    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

    Chili Lime

    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

    Sweet Cinnamon (Churros)

    • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or granulated sugar of choice
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    Italian

    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt

    Ranch

    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
    • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • â…› teaspoon black pepper
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    Instructions

    • Drain your chickpeas over a bowl, so you can reserve a tablespoon of the aquafaba, and do NOT rinse them.
    • Place the drained (but not rinsed) chickpeas in your fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, mixing at the halfway point.
    • Meanwhile, combine the tablespoon of aquafaba (and lime juice for the chili lime option) with HALF of your seasonings for your flavour of choice. Then open the fryer (once cooked for 10 mins) and evenly pour the mixture over the chickpeas and mix well to evenly coat. Continue air frying for another 5-7 minutes, until desired crispiness is reached. Make sure to mix them every few minutes, to prevent burning.
    • Immediately transfer your air fried chickpeas to a bowl and sprinkle with the remaining seasoning while they're still hot. Mix well and enjoy.

    Notes

    Do not rinse the chickpeas. Rinsing them makes the skins come loose and then they burn if you don’t remove them all, which is tedious and completely unnecessary.
    Use no salt added chickpeas since we’re not rinsing them, to control the sodium level.
    No need to dry the chickpeas. Your fryer will dry them for you, making this recipe easier than ever!
    Mix your chickpeas every few minutes once seasoned, to prevent burning.
    Store leftovers in a paper bag at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or place in a sealed container or they will get moist and lose their crispiness.
    The nutritional information is for one third of a batch, but does not include the seasoning.
    Edited June 2021 to add two additional flavours, Italian + ranch.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 6g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.
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    1. Sarah

      June 05, 2022 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Concept is good. Couldn’t help but add some olive oil :). Did half oil, half aquafaba and have only tried the smokey flavour so far. Added more salt after they were done but otherwise, it’s a keeper!

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      • Rosa

        June 06, 2022 at 8:32 am

        Glad you enjoyed Sarah!

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    2. Zouhair "Fiorino" najjar

      May 17, 2022 at 4:43 am

      5 stars
      Hello it seems very Delicious and interesting, However Air Fryer is not well known in my Place..Besides I love to cook Chickpeas at Home and not to use Canned foods..would you kindly let me if i can have roasted chickpeas in normal cooking way and using home prepared chickpeas..,Thank you

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      • Rosa

        May 17, 2022 at 8:38 am

        No problem at all to use cooked chickpeas instead of canned. You can bake these in the oven on a baking sheet, using the same method. It may take a little longer to crisp up, so just watch carefully. Enjoy!

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