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Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas

A can of chickpeas dried hard, seasoned, and air fried to an audible crunch, with five flavour variations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1-2 tsp olive or avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • cayenne a pinch, optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Spread the rinsed chickpeas on a towel and roll them around to remove as much moisture as possible.
  2. Toss with the oil, salt, and spices.
  3. Air fry at 390 to 400°F for 12 to 16 minutes, shaking at least once, until deep golden and audibly crisp. Start checking at 12.
  4. Season again with salt the moment they come out.

Notes

Drier beans, crunchier beans — the dry-off is the whole recipe.
They crisp more as they cool, so don't overcook.
Variations: herby ranch; hot honey and chili flakes tossed hot; lemon-pepper Parmesan; za'atar and sumac.