Spiced Crispy Chickpeas (Oven Roasted or Air Fried)
A plant-based protein-filled snack or topper for salads, soups or bowls. Spiced crispy chickpeas are irresistibly moreish. Tossed in spices and roasted until golden perfection.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 17kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ tablespoon Avocado oil
Instructions
- Drain, rinse and pat dry the chickpeas, absorbing as much moisture as possible. In a large mixing bowl, place chickpeas, spices and oil and combine thoroughly until every chickpea is coated.1 can chickpeas
Oven Roast or Air Fry Chickpeas
- Oven MethodPreheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).Spread the chickpeas onto a tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring they form a single layer.Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 22 minutes, or until you achieve your desired level of crunch.Air Fryer MethodPlace the chickpeas into the air fryer pan, trying to arrange them in a single layer if possible. Air fry on a high setting (see notes) for around 12 minutes, or until you reach your desired level of crunch. These roasted chickpeas are best served immediately for maximum crispiness.
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Notes
Refer to the specific instructions of your air fryer for the appropriate high setting.
The longer you roast chickpeas the crunchier they will be from the outside out but the drier they will be on the inside.
Oven roasting - watch out toward the end of the roasting cycle as they will brown quickly. Check in around the 20 minute mark.
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This recipe and article was originally released on October 11 2019. The article has since been updated.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg