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.

 

Here are some other chickpea recipes prepared in the air fryer.

Air Fryer-Spiced Chickpeas

 

Start by draining the chickpeas.

Then add your seasonings.

Then mix together.

Kitchen Items Used: (Note: Affiliate links are included in this post)

GoWise Air Fryer

J.A. Henckels 6-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef’s Kitchen Knife

 Stainless Steel Measuring Cups, 5 Piece Set

Hudson Essentials Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set-6 Piece Stackable Set with Spout

Anchor Glass Measuring Set–This is one of the handiest tools in the Kitchen 

Italian Olive Wood Spatula

OXO Good Grips 12 Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs

EVOO Air Fryer, Best Friend

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