Description
These Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas are a delicious, healthy snack featuring crispy chickpeas tossed in chili powder and olive oil, air-fried to golden perfection, and finished with a burst of lime zest for a zesty kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpeas
- 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Finishing
- Finely grated lime zest, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas: Dry the rinsed and drained chickpeas thoroughly with paper towels to remove all moisture. This step ensures maximum crispiness when air frying. In a medium bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil, chili powder, and kosher salt until evenly coated.
- Air Fry Chickpeas: Transfer the seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer basket, scraping any remaining oil mixture from the bowl to ensure nothing is wasted. Air fry at 370°F (188°C) for 10 to 14 minutes, shaking the basket or stirring halfway through, until the chickpeas are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the chickpeas from the air fryer and serve them warm or at room temperature. Finish by grating fresh lime zest over the top to add a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the chili spice.
Notes
- Make sure the chickpeas are as dry as possible before air frying to achieve maximum crunchiness.
- Adjust chili powder quantity to your spice preference.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking for even crisping.
- These chickpeas make a great topping for salads or a standalone healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crunchy chickpeas, air fryer chickpeas, chili spiced snack, healthy snack, vegan snack
