This Air Fried Chickpeas recipe is a quick and easy high-protein snack that tastes great! Enjoy Mediterranean roasted chickpeas on the go or use them to add a bit of crunch to this Greek Cucumber Salad.
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Not sure what to do with that can of garbanzo beans that has been in the pantry for months? This Mediterranean roasted chickpeas recipe is a great low-effort treat you can prepare in a matter of minutes! They also make a great addition to your fall charcuterie board!
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😍 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This air fryer chickpeas recipe is perfect for making a quick & savory on-the-go snack.
- Mediterranean roasted chickpeas are seasoned with herbs that offer a flavor reminiscent of your favorite Mediterranean dishes.
- These Mediterranean chickpeas are a great source of protein and fiber!
- Enjoy them on their own, as a crispy salad topper, or on this Mediterranean white bean salad.
🔖 Ingredients & Substitutions
- Chickpeas: I use canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans).
- Herbs: Dill weed and oregano.
- Lemon pepper: Alternatively, you can finish the chickpeas off with a little squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of red wine vinegar, though I would do so right before eating them so they don't become soggy.
- Salt: Sea salt or kosher salt can be used.
- Olive oil: I like to use olive oil or avocado oil, but you can substitute cooking spray.
- Corn starch: This gives the chickpeas a nice crunchy crust. If omitted, they may not be as crunchy.
- Optional Ingredients: Thyme, garlic powder, onion powder.
*A full list of ingredients can be found in the recipe card!
🧆 How To Make Air Fried Chickpeas
Step 1: Drain a can of chickpeas, then rinse and pat dry with paper towels. In a sifter, toss chickpeas with cornstarch until chickpeas are lightly coated and excess cornstarch has been filtered out.
Step 2: Transfer to a bowl along with olive oil, dill weed, oregano, lemon pepper, and salt. Toss until chickpeas are evenly coated.
Step 3: Place Mediterranean chickpeas in air fryer basket in a single layer. Roast at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes until crispy. Cool, then enjoy!
Pro Tip: Feel free to add more salt/pepper at this point or a bit of lemon zest to taste!
🎛️ Mediterranean Chickpeas Oven Instructions
If you don't have an air fryer, you can still make these Mediterranean-roasted chickpeas by roasting the chickpeas in the oven. Here's how:
Preheat oven to 425°F
Step 1: In a sifter, toss chickpeas with cornstarch until chickpeas are lightly coated and excess cornstarch has been filtered out.
Step 2: Transfer to a bowl along with olive oil, dill weed, oregano, lemon pepper, and salt. Toss until chickpeas are evenly coated.
Step 3: Spread out chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20-30 minutes or until crispy, turning them with a spatula every 10 minutes.
🧂More Seasonings Options
You don't have to make Mediterranean roasted chickpeas, you can make other flavors too! You can coat your air fryer chickpeas in a wide variety of seasonings, such as:
- Substitute for zaatar
- Ranch mix
- Elote Seasoning
- Gyro Seasoning
- You can even make your own Nacho Cheese Dorito Seasoning!
🤷🏻♀️ Recipe FAQs
If your air fryer chickpeas aren't getting crunchy, it may be because they were too wet when they were placed in the air fryer, or they may simply need more time. Air frying chickpeas after their "best by" date can also sometimes cause them to taste stale and prevent them from getting crispy.
When roasted at high temperatures, chickpeas can pop like popcorn kernels or beans.
👩🏻🍳 Pro Tips
- All air fryers are different, so you may need to use less/more than the recommended amount of time in this air-fried chickpeas recipe!
- Mediterranean roasted chickpeas may be a bit soft while they're hot, but they should crisp up once they cool off. If not, try air frying them a bit longer.
- Keep roasting the chickpeas until they're completely crunchy, without any moisture or give in the center. If there's any moisture left in them, they won't stay crunchy when stored!
- Air fryer chickpeas are best enjoyed shortly after cooking, as they tend to lose their crunchiness over time.
- You can store Mediterranean chickpeas either in an airtight container or an open bowl at room temperature.
♨️ More Air Fryer Recipes
If you're looking for other creative recipes to prepare in your air fryer, here are some great ones you can try!
- Air fried green tomatoes
- Air fryer portobello mushroom fries
- Air fryer plantains
- Air fryer frozen chicken wings
- Air fryer twice-baked potatoes
🫘 More Chickpea Recipes
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Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Drain a can of chickpeas, then rinse and pat dry with paper towels. In a sifter, toss chickpeas with cornstarch until chickpeas are lightly coated and excess cornstarch has been filtered out.
- Transfer to a bowl along with olive oil, dill weed, oregano, lemon pepper, and salt. Toss until chickpeas are evenly coated.
- Place chickpeas in air fryer basket in a single layer. Roast at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes until crispy. Cool, then enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
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- Feel free to add more salt/pepper or a bit of lemon zest to taste!
- All air fryers are different, so you may need to use less/more than the recommended amount of time!
- Chickpeas may be a bit soft while they're hot, but they should crisp up once they cool off. If not, try air frying them a bit longer.
- Keep roasting them until they're completely crunchy, without any moisture or give in the center. If there's any moisture left in them, they won't stay crunchy when stored!
- These air fryer chickpeas are best enjoyed shortly after cooking, as they tend to lose their crunchiness over time.
- You can store them either in an airtight container or an open bowl at room temperature.
Kris says
OMG! Why did I not think of this? This actually gets them crisp. Thank you *whew*
Hilda Sterner says
Haha, it took a few trials to get this down! Thank you for the review!
Cyndy says
These are my favorite! I make them once a week and they keep getting better each week as I adjust the cook time and amount of spices. They are a perfect snack - I can grab just a few or a whole handful! Yum!
Hilda Sterner says
Thanks, Cyndy, so happy to hear it!