Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Roasted Chickpeas — Do you have an air fryer? If not, are you thinking of getting one? They are all the rage right now and for good reason. They make cooking easy and fun. Plus, they produce delicious results with very little oil. Today I am going to share a recipe for air fryer spicy garlic roasted chickpeas. This is a great snack or side dish that is sure to please. Enjoy!
Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Roasted Chickpeas--There is nothing better for a healthy snack, and a real budget snack than roasted chickpeas.
If you have not tried them they are a great addition to anything from salads to soups. They are also a great source of protein for vegetarians. My kids like to pop them into their mouths by the handfuls since they give you that crispy roasted texture, you sometimes crave.
If you have not made them yet in your air fryer, the best tip I can give you is that they can be seasoned with anything. And, I mean anything.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Roasted Chickpeas
The best way to cook chickpeas is in an air fryer! Not only do they come out crispy, but you can customize the spices to your liking. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make spicy garlic roasted chickpeas that are perfect for snacking on or adding to salads. So gather up your ingredients and let’s get cooking!
- Chickpeas: You can use either canned chickpeas (drained) or cooked chickpeas.
- Oil: Olive oil, you can also use any high-heat oil, such as avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or coconut oil.
- Seasonings/Spices: Ground cumin, Garlic powder, Chili powder, Sea salt, Black pepper, and Crushed red pepper.
How To Make Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Roasted Chickpeas
Here are the simple instructions:
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.
Meanwhile in a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. 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 spices.
Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Roasted Chickpeas Recipe Tips
- They are best eaten on the same day. They will start to become soft if you let them sit around for too long.
- If you are not going to eat them on the same day you make them, place them in a sealed Ziploc bag or an airtight container, to preserve the freshness.
- Do not refrigerate them, just leave them on your counter or in your pantry.
- I always add some extra seasonings after they air fry.
Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Roasted Chickpeas Recipe Faqs
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Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Roasted Chickpeas
Description
Ingredients
- 15.5 ounces chickpeas, drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed red 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 the olive oil, ground cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- 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 spices.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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