Air Fryer Chickpeas no oil recipe is an addictive healthy snack that you can make in no time. Roasted chickpeas in air fryer is the crispiest you'll ever try. You can also choose from 8 amazing flavor options - spicy chili lime, sweet ginger, turmeric pepper, ranch seasoned, sweet cinnamon, smoky old bay, & Italian.

Roasted Chickpeas in Air Fryer

Air fryer chickpeas vegan recipe takes hardly any time. You can make them with pantry staple ingredients. No need to de-skin or completely dry the canned chickpeas. You can make them quickly in just 4 simple steps - drain, rinse lightly, season and air fry.

Yes, cooking roasted garbanzo beans in air fryer is that easy! You can customize the seasonings and choose your favorite from the list of 8 amazing flavors!

Oil free air fried chickpeas also has less calories, they are healthy & has a good shelf life. Your kids will also love these roasted chickpeas snack, they are a wonderful afterschool protein rich snack option.

Ingredients (8 flavor options)

Find the Ingredients with actual measurements at the bottom of the post. The list below is just a reference.

I am sharing here 8 air fryer chickpeas seasoning mix options, you can pick whatever you want:

• Chickpeas: Use canned drained & rinsed chickpeas or pressure cooked chickpeas.
• Seasonings: I used a variety of seasoning combos for each batch of air fryer chickpeas recipe. Like paprika, chili powder, cayenne, red pepper flakes, maple syrup, garlic powder, turmeric, ground black pepper, old bay seasoning, ranch seasoning, cinnamon etc. You can find the detailed flavor combos at the bottom of the post on the recipe card. You do not need all of these seasonings, just pick whatever flavor combo you want to make.
• Lemon or Lime juice.
• Salt: Add according to your personal taste preference. I normally add ¼ teaspoon for each batch of roasted chickpeas.

Helpful Tips

• Drying chickpeas: You do not need to dry the chickpeas completely before air frying. The air fryer will help evaporate the excess moisture from the garbanzo beans.
• Rinse or no rinse: Drain the canned chickpeas in a colander and than rinse them under running tap water. This will help rinse out the excess sodium and also make them easily digestible.
• Intense flavor: If you prefer intense flavor than do make a little more seasoning mix than suggested in todays recipe and toss the air fryer roasted chickpeas in the seasoning before serving them. We do not follow this step always.
• Crispy chickpeas: The cook time will depend on your air fryer model, it might vary slightly. I made this recipe using my 6 quart Bella Air fryer & also tested it using the instant pot air fryer lid. I have not tested this recipe using an oven style air fryer. 17 mins is what worked for me. You should be careful and keep on checking them frequently from 12 mins onwards.
• Do not double recipe: Do not double the recipe as the crowded chickpeas in the air fryer basket won't crisp up evenly and you'll end up with more soggy chickpeas than crispy ones. Instead make multiple batches to achieve the crispiest roasted chickpeas every single time.
• For best result: Serve them immediately for the crispiest texture. Storing leftovers for 2-3 days in paper bags is fine but after that they will begin to loose their crunch.

How to roast chickpeas in air fryer?

Find the detailed step by step recipe along with measurements + Video at the bottom of the post.

• Drain, rinse, season chickpeas: Drain the chickpeas from the can on a colander. Rinse under running tap water gently. Allow them to drain more. Now, transfer them into a bowl and add your favorite seasoning mix (8 seasonings mix recipes provided at the bottom of the post in the recipe card). Toss to coat well the chickpeas uniformly.

• Air fry: Preheat the air fryer on 390 F for 5 mins. Layer the seasoned chickpeas in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry on 390 F for 17 mins shaking the basket every 3 mins. The cook time might vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and brand. Do check the chickpeas from time to time for preferred crispiness and to prevent them from burning. Be extra careful and vigilant after 15 mins.

• Serve: Serve the roasted air fryer chickpeas immediately for maximum crunch. You can also toss the roasted chickpeas in a bit more seasoning mix for an intense flavor just before serving.

Serving Ideas

• Serve these roasted crispy chickpeas as such.
• Use them in salads.
• Use them in Buddha bowls.
• Use them in wraps.

How to store air fried chickpeas?

Store air fried chickpeas in paper bags on the shelf or kitchen counter top for 7 days. Do not store them in air tight containers as they will lose the crispness and become slightly soggy.

FAQs