Crunchy chickpeas in air fryer are a delicious snack perfect for serving as an appetizer or at a buffet. The air fryer chickpeas are also perfect for munching on while watching TV, perhaps in the company of friends while watching a good movie or series. I’m warning you, they are addictive. The paprika-flavored chickpeas cooked in the air fryer are also perfect for accompanying an aperitif. If you have unexpected guests arriving, these are perfect. You just need to open a can of chickpeas, season them, and then cook them in the air fryer. You will have a tasty and delicious appetizer ready in minutes. If you, like me, love chickpeas, I recommend checking out other chickpea recipes. I’m sure you’ll find other recipes to try. Now let’s see how to prepare the crunchy chickpeas in the air fryer, and if you try them, let me know. Barbara
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 8.8 oz cooked chickpeas
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- to taste salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Air fryer paper trays
- Oil sprayer
- Air fryer
How to Make Crunchy Chickpeas in Air Fryer
Let’s start preparing the crunchy chickpeas in the air fryer. Drain the chickpeas from the canning liquid and rinse them well under running water. Pat them dry, then place them in a bowl. Add the paprika, extra virgin olive oil, and salt, and mix well. Then add the cornstarch and mix further so that all the seasoning sticks well to the chickpeas.
Pour them into a tray suitable for air fryer cooking or use an air fryer paper tray. Cook them at 392°F for 20 minutes. Halfway through the cooking, remove the air fryer basket and stir to ensure the chickpeas cook evenly.
Once cooked, remove the tray and salt them. Serve the crunchy chickpeas warm or cold.
How to Store Crunchy Chickpeas in Air Fryer
Keep them at room temperature for 1 day
