Surface completely dry
Water must first evaporate and prolong the roasting time. A kitchen towel removes significantly more moisture than dripping alone.
Oriental Inspired Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Peppers, cumin and little oil ensure roasting. Regular shaking prevents individual chickpeas from becoming too dark.
Total time
32 min
Calories
170 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Roasted chickpeas as a crispy snack
cook chickpeas contain a lot of moisture and need a dry surface before roasting. Loose skins may be removed, but do not have to be removed completely. The legumes become a little firmer when cooling down; therefore do not cook until they appear hard in the hot state.
Air Fryer Recipes
Pulses
Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Chickpeas from the can become a spicy snack in the air fryer when they are thoroughly dried and salted until they are roasted.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Rinse
Rinse chickpeas thoroughly in a sieve and drain for several minutes.
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2
Very good drying
Put on a clean kitchen towel, roll dry and remove loose skins as desired.
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3
Oils and seasoning
Mix chickpeas with olive oil, peppers, cumin, garlic powder and cayenne. Keep salt.
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4
First roasting phase
Preheat air fryer to 190 °C. Roast chickpeas for 10 minutes and shake every 4 to 5 minutes.
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5
Finish crunchy
Toast for another 4 to 7 minutes and check every 2 minutes. Chickpeas should be dry and crispy, but not hard.
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6
Condiments
Put in a bowl, mix immediately with salt and lemon peel and let cool for 5 minutes before eating.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Salt only at the end
Early salting draws moisture to the surface. After roasting, fine salt adheres to the warm oil film.
End-to-end frequent testing
Between crispy and hard lie only a few minutes. From minute fourteen try at short intervals.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace peppers and cumin with a teaspoon of mild curry powder and a pinch of turmeric.
Leave away hearty spices. Mix ready warm chickpeas with a teaspoon of maple syrup and half a teaspoon of cinnamon.
Nutrition per serving
170kcal
22.0 gCarbohydrates
7.0 gProtein
6.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Yes. The recipe is calculated for already cooked canned products. Rinse, drain and dry especially thoroughly.
Residual moisture or too large a quantity slows the roasting. Work better in a small basket in proportion.
They taste best on the same day. Store briefly in a fully cooled, non-airtight damp container.
No. Dried chickpeas have to be soaked and cooked completely before they come into the air fryer.
Locked steam can cause single skins to pop up. This is normal; keep distance when opening the drawer.
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