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    Home » Recipes » Snacks

    Crispy Chickpeas

    BY Ayeh Manfre · UPDATED: Aug 6, 24 · PUBLISHED: Apr 17, 21 · 28 Comments

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    This Crispy Chickpea recipe will teach you how to make the perfect crunchy snack two ways in the oven and in the air fryer.

    Crispy Chickpeas

    The perfect crunchy snack to enjoy whilst watching your favourite movie or tv show is crispy chickpeas! In this recipe, I will show you how to make crispy chickpeas two ways, in the oven and in the air fryer.

    Warning, these are super addictive! Importantly they are packed with protein and are versatile and can be added to salads and other meals.

    This recipe is easy using minimal ingredients and can be made in less than 20 minutes.

    Table of Contents
    • Ingredients to Make Crispy Chickpeas
    • How to Make Crispy Chickpeas
    • Important Tips
    • More Air Fryer Recipes
    • More Chickpea Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Comments

    Ingredients to Make Crispy Chickpeas

    • Chickpeas, cooked or canned will work fine
    • I love seasoning with olive oil, sea salt, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika as a combination. You can add chili and other spices as preferred, so be creative as you like!
    Crispy Chickpeas

    How to Make Crispy Chickpeas

    1. Add dried chickpeas and all other ingredients in a bowl and mix
    2. Add to an Air Fryer or Oven (refer to cooking times below)
    3. Once ready, turn the heat off and let them rest in the Air Fryer or Oven for 5 minutes

    Important Tips

    • Before baking, ensure chickpeas are completely dry. Make sure all moisture is removed before they are baked otherwise they will be chewy.
    • Chickpeas can burn very quickly, so make sure to keep an eye on them whilst cooking
    • To get chickpeas super crispy, once cooked, let them rest in the oven/air fryer with the heat off for 5 minutes
    • For storage, I've found that leaving chickpeas in an open container or bowl keeps the chickpeas crispy. Don't store in a plastic bag or airtight container as this will create moisture and make them chewy
    Crispy Chickpeas

    Serve in a bowl and enjoy your crunchy snack!

    More Air Fryer Recipes

    • Air Fryer Croutons
    • Air Fryer Falafel
    • Greek Fries
    • Crispy Breaded Tofu
    • Pasta Chips
    • Vegan Crab Rangoon
    • Avocado Fries
    • Custard Yogurt Toast

    More Chickpea Recipes

    • Homemade Falafel
    • Persian Patties
    • Best Hummus Recipe
    • Chickpea Avocado Salad
    • Beetroot Hummus

    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Crispy Chickpeas photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

    Recipe

    Crispy Chickpeas

    Crispy Chickpeas

    4.43 from 19 votes
    This Crispy Chickpea recipe will teach you how to make the perfect crunchy snack two ways in the oven and in the air fryer.
    Author: Ayeh Manfre
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 144kcal
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    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins

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    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    Instructions

    • Drain and dry chickpeas thoroughly in between a kitchen towel, picking out any loose skins
    • Add to a bowl with all remaining ingredients and using a spoon or your fingers, mix and coat all chickpeas

    Air Fryer

    • Cook at 180°C/350°F for 11 minutes. Check the chickpeas, if they aren't crispy enough cook for an extra minute and check again. Be careful not to leave in too long without checking as they can burn very quickly.
    • Once ready, turn the heat off and let them rest in the Air Fryer for 5 minutes

    Oven

    • Cook at 220°C/425°F for 18-20 minutes (depending on oven strength). Remove at 10 minutes and shake the tray so the chickpeas move around. Be careful not to leave in too long without checking as they can burn very quickly.
    • Once ready, turn the heat off and let them rest in the Oven for 5 minutes
    • Allow chickpeas to cool on the tray once removed from the oven for 5-10 mins to help them crisp up even more and enjoy your crunchy snack!
    ⭐️ Final Step! Would love if you left a rating and comment to let me know how it went. Your feedback helps inspire others and means alot ❤️

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keywords: Chickpeas, crunchy, snack

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    1. Chandrali says

      April 04, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Tried them yesterday! Although I put the seasonings later, they came out perfectly! Thanks for the recipe 😀

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        April 07, 2021 at 5:38 pm

        So glad you like them Chandrali, hands down one of my fav snacks to eat

        Reply
        • Swati Baranwal says

          April 19, 2021 at 4:18 pm

          5 stars
          I loved it how crispy it came out in airfryer.. it's very quick and healthy snack.. its best for people like me, who like to munch everytime.. Thanks Ayeh for the lovely recipe.. Love from India❤️

          Reply
          • Ayeh says

            April 27, 2021 at 5:10 pm

            Yay I'm the same dear I cant stop snacking and these are the best snack 🙂

            Reply
    2. Mahima randhawa says

      April 06, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Too good.

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        April 07, 2021 at 5:41 pm

        Reply
    3. Mlies says

      April 07, 2021 at 2:07 am

      5 stars
      Baked them in the oven. So good!

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        April 15, 2021 at 5:37 pm

        The ultimate snack! xx

        Reply
    4. Meenakshi Shettigar says

      April 08, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      Tried them yesterday and they came out super crunchy!! I ended up finishing everything in one day! Loved it, its super quick and healthy and not to forget so so yummy!

      Thanks Ayeh for this awesome recipe!

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        April 15, 2021 at 5:52 pm

        We finish them straight away too hehe xxx

        Reply
    5. Ayeh says

      April 19, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      5 stars
      Loveeee Ayeh’s healthy recipes

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        April 27, 2021 at 5:08 pm

        So glad you like this recipe xx

        Reply
    6. Renee says

      April 21, 2021 at 4:05 pm

      I made these the other day as I felt like a crunchy crispy snack but am trying to be healthy. They turned out amazing. Crispy and delicious. My kids also loved them so they didn’t last long.

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        April 27, 2021 at 5:14 pm

        Love that you all loved these too! Its my favourite crunchy snack 🙂

        Reply
    7. Renee Clarke says

      April 21, 2021 at 4:05 pm

      I made these the other day as I felt like a crunchy crispy snack but am trying to be healthy. They turned out amazing. Crispy and delicious. My kids also loved them so they didn’t last long.

      Reply
      • Hannah Howitt says

        April 23, 2021 at 9:13 pm

        5 stars
        I tried these today and mixed in a few rasins, I just love roasted peanuts and snacks like a bombay mix , these were awesome! Thank you!

        Reply
        • Ayeh says

          April 27, 2021 at 5:26 pm

          Oh yum I should try that too sounds delicious xx

          Reply
      • Ayeh says

        April 27, 2021 at 5:14 pm

        Love that you all loved these too! Its my favourite crunchy snack 🙂

        Reply
    8. Danielle Najdovski says

      May 08, 2021 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      These crispy chickpeas were the first thing I made once I bought my air fryer!! Absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for the recipe Ayeh! So yum xx

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        May 10, 2021 at 9:01 pm

        Yay love that! Ill have plenty more air fryer recipes coming too xxx

        Reply
    9. Nidhi says

      May 08, 2021 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely loved this! It was so easy and delicious! Definitely will be making it again

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        May 10, 2021 at 9:01 pm

        So happy you loved it too Nidhi xxx

        Reply
    10. Lucy says

      July 24, 2021 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE THIS RECIPE! It tastes so good that I could eat a whole batch by myself. I've stopped making it because I've unfortunately learned that chickpeas and my body do not mix well (i.e., I get super bloated and gassy), which I wish wasn't the case. For everyone else who can tolerate this food, I highly recommend! It's a great snack.

      Reply
      • Ayeh says

        July 26, 2021 at 4:19 pm

        These are my fav crunchy snack too! I have a new version that might be better for you coming soon xx

        Reply
    11. Rita says

      January 14, 2023 at 3:11 am

      Lots of great tips for making and storing them. I tried making a version of these many years ago, and was not happy. Now I am willing to try them again! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre says

        January 17, 2023 at 10:13 pm

        Yay enjoy x

        Reply
    12. Tina Romano says

      April 28, 2023 at 2:58 am

      So I made these in the oven and I thought I dried them properly. They started to pop on me! I took them out, let them rest, then returned them and cooked again. So yummy, but funny how they started shooting at me.

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre says

        April 29, 2023 at 8:55 pm

        Sometimes they do pop on me too if the oven is too hot or too strong. So happy you tried them again and loved them 🙂 Maybe turn your temp down a little lovely next time and hopefully they wont pop xxx

        Reply
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