Crisp Mediterranean Air-Fryer Chickpeas
A crunchy, golden chickpea snack seasoned with warm spices, lemon zest, and just a pinch of salt. Extra-virgin olive oil is the only fat, and the batch yields six snack-size servings.
- Total Time18 minutes
- Yield6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups cooked no-salt-added chickpeas (well-drained and thoroughly dried (about 370 g))
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Instructions
- Dry the chickpeas very well on a clean kitchen towel until their surfaces feel matte and not damp.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, coriander, garlic powder, Aleppo pepper (if using), and lemon zest.
- Add the chickpeas and toss vigorously until each one is lightly and evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C). Spread the chickpeas in a single layer in the basket.
- Air-fry for 8 minutes. Shake the basket to redistribute, then continue cooking for 4 to 6 minutes, until deep golden and crisp.
- Transfer to a bowl and let rest 5 minutes to set the crunch. Taste and, only if needed, add a tiny pinch of extra salt.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving: 1 of 6): Calories: 116 | Total Fat: 3.2 g (Saturated Fat: 0.4 g) | Total Carbs: 17.3 g (Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g, Total Sugars: 3.0 g, Added Sugars: 0 g) | Protein: 5.6 g | Sodium: 53 mg
These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation. Estimates based on 370 g cooked, no-salt-added chickpeas; 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/8 tsp fine sea salt; listed spices and lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 116