Air Fryer Smoky Roasted Chickpeas — Do you love roasted chickpeas as much as I do? They’re a great healthy snack and are so easy to make in the air fryer. These smoky roasted chickpeas are especially delicious. They’re perfect for game day appetizers, or just to satisfy your snack craving. Try them out today!

Air Fryer Smoky Roasted Chickpeas

Air Fryer Smoky Roasted Chickpeas– This is a wonderful and easy snack. It’s packed full of flavor and it’s extremely healthy to snack on, it’s also very high in protein, which makes it a great snack if you are on a diet because it will fill you up.

Chickpeas are also called garbanzo beans, which are used a lot in Mediterranean cooking. The most common recipes for chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are for hummus or falafel.  Roasting chickpeas give them a crunch, which makes them low-calorie, savory, addictive, healthy, and crunchy snacks. They can be flavored with almost anything, just like chicken, they take on the flavor of the spices.

Air Fryer Smoky Roasted Chickpeas

Air fryers are all the rage these days. And for good reason too! They are a healthier alternative to deep frying and can be used to cook up a variety of dishes. Chickpeas are a great option for air frying, as they brown nicely and have a delicious nutty flavor. This recipe for Air Fryer Smoky Roasted Chickpeas is a great way to enjoy chickpeas without all the fat and calories. The chickpeas are soaked in a smoky paprika and cumin spice blend, then air fried until crispy. Serve them as a snack or side dish, and enjoy!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Smoky Roasted Chickpeas

  • Canned Chickpeas
  • Olive Oil
  • Lemon Juice
  • Paprika
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Sea Salt
  • Cayenne Pepper

How To Make Roasted Chickpeas In The Air Fryer

  1. Start by roasting your chickpeas. Add them to the air fryer basket, and give them a generous spray of olive oil. at a temperature of 390 degrees F, for 15 minutes. Shake every 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile in a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. Mix well.
  3. When the time is up, mix in about 1/2 of the seasoning mix, and set the air fryer for another 2 minutes.
  4. When the time is up, pour them into a mixing bowl and mix in the rest of the olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
  5. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Do you love roasted chickpeas as much as I do? They're a great healthy snack, and are so easy to make in the air fryer. These smoky roasted chickpeas are especially delicious. They're perfect for game day appetizers, or just to satisfy your snack craving. Try them out today!

Why Air Fry Chickpeas?

So, what are chickpeas, that we hear so much about?

The chickpea is a legume of the plant family Fabaceae, The plant is not for its seeds, which are high in protein and fiber.

What Else are chickpeas (chick peas) called?

They are also known as gram, Bengal gram, garbanzo, garbanzo beans, and Egyptian pea.

What Are Some Common Recipes for Chickpeas?

They are mostly known for their use in making hummus. Hummus is the smooshing of chickpeas into a paste, with some other ingredients.

How Should You Store Chickpeas?

Chickpeas are available in both dried and in canned. Dried chickpeas should be used in a year, the older the beans, the longer the cooking time, as the beans become dried out.

Canned chickpeas have a longer shelf life, and should just be stored in a cool, dry place.

Should You Rinse Chickpeas?

Rinsing chickpeas decreased the sodium level by about 50%.

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Do you love roasted chickpeas as much as I do? They're a great healthy snack, and are so easy to make in the air fryer. These smoky roasted chickpeas are especially delicious. They're perfect for game day appetizers, or just to satisfy your snack craving. Try them out today!

Air Fryer Smoky Roasted Chickpeas are a healthy and delicious snack that is easy to make. Air frying chickpeas gives them a crispy outer layer while keeping the inside nice and fluffy. These Smoky Roasted Chickpeas are flavored with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder for a flavorful snack that is perfect for dipping or eating on their own. Air Fryer Smoky Roasted Chickpeas are a healthier alternative to traditional fried foods, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone in the family.

Air Fryer Smoky Roasted Chickpeas

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Smoky Roasted Chickpeas are a healthy and delicious snack that is easy to make. Air frying chickpeas gives them a crispy outer layer while keeping the inside nice and fluffy. These Smoky Roasted Chickpeas are flavored with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder for a flavorful snack that is perfect for dipping or eating on their own. Air Fryer Smoky Roasted Chickpeas are a healthier alternative to traditional fried foods, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone in the family.

Ingredients 

  • 15. ounce chickpeas, drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Start by roasting your chickpeas. Add them to the air fryer basket, give them a generous spray of olive oil. at a temperature of 390 degrees F, for 15 minutes. Shake every 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. Mix well
  • When the time is up, mix in about 1/2 of the seasoning mix, and set the air fryer for another 2 minutes.
  • When the time is up, pour them into a mixing bowl and mix in the rest of the olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 299mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg

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