Up your snacking game with these Smoky Air Fried Chickpeas. They are quick, easy, healthy and a little bit addicting. No air fryer? No worries, I've included an oven method too.
Place the rinsed chickpeas in the basket and fry for 15 minutes until dry. Shake basket once at the midway mark.
While they are cooking you can prepare the seasoning. In a medium bowl, add the oil, lemon and all seasonings. Whisk to combine well.
Carefully add the fried chickpeas to the bowl of seasonings. Stir to combine well.
Place the seasoned chickpeas back in your air fryer basket and set to 360 ° F. Now fry for 2-3 minutes until desired crispiness is reached. Shake basket once at the midway mark. *Watch carefully at this point to prevent burning.
Taste for seasoning and add if needed. Enjoy right away or store in airtight container for 3-5 days. Let completely cool before storing.
Notes
* If your air fryer is small, you may need to work in batches to ensure even crisping. Oven Method:- Preheat your oven to 375 ° F - Place drained chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer. - Bake for 20-30 minutes until dry throughout. Move beans around every 10 minutes or so. - While they are roasting, you can prepare the seasoning. In a medium/large bowl, add the oil, lemon and all seasonings. Whisk to combine well. Set aside. - Add dried chickpeas to the prepared bowl of seasonings. Stir to combine well. - Place back on baking sheet and cook for another 15-20 minutes until desired consistency is reached. * For super crispy chickpeas, turn off oven and leave the door slightly ajar. Let them sit for 30-60 minutes more. Store in airtight container.