Air Fryer Garbanzo Beans

Air Fryer Garbanzo Beans –Air fryers are all the rage right now and for a good reason! They make delicious, crispy foods with hardly any oil. Today I’m going to show you how to make air fryer garbanzo beans, a great source of protein and fiber. They’re also vegan and gluten-free so that they can be enjoyed by just about anyone. Let’s get started!

Air Fryer Garbanzo Beans, also known as Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas, are a truly easy and wonderful snack. My son has been eating them long before the air fryer, and we were paying a fortune for them, so it was one of the first snacks, I tried in the air Freyr, and they were awesome.

What Are Air Fryer Garbanzo Beans?

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 a great choice for a snack because they have many health benefits, including:

• They are high in fiber, they are an excellent snack for people with diabetes, as it is shown that it reduces blood glucose levels.
• They are great for bone health because they contain iron, phosphate, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin K. These are all shown to improve bone strength and structure.
• Vitamin K also helps your body absorb calcium, which is great if you have osteoporosis.
• Chickpeas are low-sodium, which is great for keeping your blood pressure low.
• High fiber is shown to help cholesterol
• Chickpeas contain the mineral selenium which helps reduce cancer risks.

You can flavor chickpeas with any variety of spices, they absorb spices, rubs, etc, very well.

Ingredients Needed For  Air Fryer Garbanzo Beans

• Garbanzo Beans/ Chickpeas (I always use canned, as it is so easy)
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Other Seasonings

How To Make Air Fryer Garbanzo Beans

1. Start by draining your chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2. then rinse the drained beans.
3. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the drained and rinsed chickpeas, with the olive oil, salt, and other seasonings. 
4. Mix well.
5. Pour the chickpeas into the air fryer basket.
6. Set the time for 7 minutes at 370 degrees F,
7. Check the chickpeas after 7 minutes, then add another 7 minutes.
8. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a serving dish.

What is the best way to cook canned chickpeas?

You may be wondering how to cook canned chickpeas. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are among the most popular legumes globally and can be found in any grocery store or market that sells dry goods. If you’re looking for a quick appetizer idea or something to whip up for lunch on your day off, these simple instructions will give you some ideas on cooking canned chickpeas.

One of the easiest ways to cook canned chickpeas is to add them to the air fryer. They will cook in minutes, and you will get a crispy and delicious batch!

Are chickpeas and garbanzo beans the same?

Chickpeas and garbanzo beans are often used interchangeably. They’re both legumes, high in protein, fiber, and nutrients like vitamin A. But they’re not the same! Chickpea flour is made from ground chickpeas, whereas garbanzo bean flour is made from ground garbanzos. Garbanzos (also called “chick peas”) are smaller than chickpeas and have smoother skin because they don’t need to be peeled before eating.

Do you have to cook canned chickpeas?

There are a lot of benefits to cooking canned chickpeas and here’s why: they cook faster than dried chickpeas. They taste better but you can eat them from the can, and they are a quick protein boost.

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