This is a wonderful and easy snack. It’s packed full of flavor and it’s healthy to snack on, it’s also high in protein, which makes it a great snack if you are on a diet because it will fill you up. This is a quick air fryer cooking and it will only take about 15 minutes to prepare. They are gluten-free, vegan and they make a healthy snack.

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

• Chickpeas are high in fiber; they are an excellent snack for people with diabetes as the doctors show that high fiber 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.
• They show high fiber 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, well.

If you are looking to use dry chickpeas (garbanzo beans) just soak them in a bowl of water for about one hour.  I soak mine overnight, so they absorb most of the water.  If you are looking for an alternative and to give your chickpeas an additional layer of flavoring, try soaking them in chicken or vegetable stock.

This is a great Air Fryer, I have a number of air fryers, and this is one of my favorites, easy to use and easy to clean up

Before I had an air fryer, my kids used to purchase bags for snacks, and since the can of garbanzo (Chickpeas) can be had in the grocery store for under $1.00 paying over $5.00 for a bag of seasoned ones, was crazy to me. So, I started making and experiment with them, and I found a few that my kids LOVE and a few that no one, including me, wanted to eat. So, adjust the spices, take a look in the grocery store and see what are varieties you can air fryer up to at home are.

This is a great deal if you have an account at Amazon, it’s on sale this week, for less than 80 cents a can.

Here are other chickpea recipes prepared in the air fryer.

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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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Air Fryer, Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

This is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to make homemade roasted chickpeas. My kids love the spicy flavor. I love that I can make them, and pass them out as a healthy and delicious snack.

• Author: ForkToSpoon.com
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 15
• Total Time: 25
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Air Fryer
• Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

• 15 ounce can of chickpeas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Start by draining and rinsing the chickpeas.
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2. Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and the spices.
   
3. Pour the chickpeas into the air fryer basket, set the time for 7  minutes at 390 degrees F.
   
4. After 7 minutes, shake the basket and set for another 7 minutes.
5. Pour the chickpeas into a bowl, and toss with an additional 1-2 tablespoons of sea salt. (It depends on how salty you want them, adjust to your taste buds.
   
6. Plate, serve, and enjoy!