Description
Learn how to make delicious Air Fryer Crispy Chickpea Snacks with this easy recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside – a perfect healthy snack!
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce (425 g)) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 5 tablespoon (23 ml) s toasted sesame oil
- 25 teaspoon (1 ml) smoked paprika
- 25 teaspoon (1 ml) crushed red pepper
- 125 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
- Cooking spray
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- Lay the chickpeas on multiple layers of paper towels. Cover them with additional paper towels and press gently to ensure they are thoroughly dried, rolling them beneath the towels for complete drying.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the chickpeas with sesame oil. Dust them with smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, and salt. Place them in an air fryer basket and apply cooking spray.
- Air fry at 400 degrees F until they are nicely browned, about 12 to 14 minutes, occasionally shaking the basket. Drizzle lime juice from wedges over the chickpeas before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chickpeas are completely dried before mixing with sesame oil for a crispy texture.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to suit your spice preference for a personalized flavor.
- Shake the air fryer basket periodically during cooking to evenly brown the chickpeas.