Name: Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced; 1 teaspoon za’atar seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon finely grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or equal parts oregano, thyme, basil, and marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

These crispy air fryer chickpeas are made for last-minute holiday guest appearances. They're quick to make and are best served as soon as they're made. Season them up however you like and in ten minutes you'll have a crunchy, savory snack ready to go.

15 min total 5 min prep 10 min cook 8 103 cal

Instructions

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1 Or according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2 Dry the chickpeas thoroughly on a paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. You can even dry them in a salad spinner, but you might lose a few depending on the design of your spinner. Discard any skins that come off of the chickpeas during this step.
3 Combine the oil and spice mix in a bowl and whisk to combine. Gently incorporate the chickpeas until coated.
4 Transfer to the preheated air fryer and air fry for 8 to 10 minutes until crispy. Taste one of the chickpeas; if it's not as crispy as you'd like, then continue to cook for another 1 to 3 minutes. Some of the chickpeas may look as though they have “popped.” Don’t fret if that happens!
5 Remove from the basket to a bowl, taste, and add more salt, pepper or seasoning to your liking. Serve immediately; the crispy chickpeas will not keep.