Air Fryer Honey Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas
Description
Sweet, crispy Air Fryer Honey Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas made with simple pantry ingredients in just 25 minutes. A healthy, high-protein snack with a cozy honey-cinnamon glaze that's crunchy outside and tender inside.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey, plus extra for glazing
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt, optional
Instructions
- Drain, rinse, and thoroughly dry the chickpeas.
- Toss with olive oil, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Air fry at 370°F for 15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with honey, toss, and air fry 2 more minutes.
- Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Dry thoroughly: Pat the chickpeas completely dry before seasoning — this is the single biggest factor in getting them crispy.
- Add honey at the end: Honey and sugar burn quickly at air-fryer temps, so glaze in the last 2 minutes rather than the start.
- Don't overcrowd: Spread the chickpeas in a single layer so the hot air circulates. Cook in batches if your basket is small.
- Shake the basket: Shake every 5 minutes for even crisping and browning.
- Cool for crunch: Let them rest 10 minutes after cooking — they crisp up most as they cool.
- Storage: Keep in a loosely covered container at room temperature for 2–3 days. Avoid the fridge, which makes them chewy.
- Re-crisp: If they soften, return to the air fryer at 370°F for 2–3 minutes.
- Variations: Swap honey for maple syrup or agave to make them vegan, or add a pinch of cayenne or nutmeg for a different flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 19gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 306mgPotassium: 629mgFiber: 17gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 6mg