Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas (Perfect Every Time)
These crispy air fryer chickpeas are golden, crunchy, and full of flavor. Made with canned chickpeas, simple spices, a little oil, and starch for extra crispiness, they are perfect as a healthy snack, salad topping, or crunchy garnish for soups.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch or Potato starch
- 1 tsp Sweet Paprika
- ¼ tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Dried Thyme
- To Taste Salt
- ⅛ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Drain the canned chickpeas and rinse them well under running water.
- Transfer the chickpeas to a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and dry them thoroughly. Remove as much moisture as possible.
- Place the chickpeas in a mixing bowl. Add the oil, starch, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Toss well until evenly coated.
- Transfer the chickpeas to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 375°F / 190°C for 10–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- The chickpeas are ready when they are golden, dry on the outside, and crispy. If needed, cook for 2–3 extra minutes.
- Let them cool for a few minutes, then serve as a snack, salad topping, or crunchy garnish for soups.
Reserve the aquafaba for another recipe if desired.
Notes
Storage Note:
Crispy air fryer chickpeas are best enjoyed fresh, as they naturally lose some crispiness over time. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1–2 days. To bring back some crunch, return them to the air fryer for 2–3 minutes before serving. Nutrition Note:
The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the exact chickpeas, oil, starch, seasoning, and quantities used. For the most accurate result, adjust the calculation based on the specific products and amounts you choose. Recipe Testing Note:
All recipes on this site, including these crispy air fryer chickpeas, are tested before publication. The photos are original and taken during the actual recipe testing process, so they reflect the real final dish prepared in our kitchen. Substitutions Note:
If you’d like to try different seasonings or flavor variations, you can find all the suggested options in the dedicated sections above the recipe card.
Crispy air fryer chickpeas are best enjoyed fresh, as they naturally lose some crispiness over time. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1–2 days. To bring back some crunch, return them to the air fryer for 2–3 minutes before serving. Nutrition Note:
The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the exact chickpeas, oil, starch, seasoning, and quantities used. For the most accurate result, adjust the calculation based on the specific products and amounts you choose. Recipe Testing Note:
All recipes on this site, including these crispy air fryer chickpeas, are tested before publication. The photos are original and taken during the actual recipe testing process, so they reflect the real final dish prepared in our kitchen. Substitutions Note:
If you’d like to try different seasonings or flavor variations, you can find all the suggested options in the dedicated sections above the recipe card.
Nutrition
Serving: 110gCalories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 147mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 625IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg