My daughter used to roast chickpeas in the oven, and I always thought of trying them in an air fryer, so why not? It’s well-known that the air fryer is not just for fake fries but also for roasting, baking, and much more.
Everything is more practical with the air fryer; it only took me about fifteen minutes to cook the chickpeas. A uniform cooking and how delicious. Try it to see.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 18 oz cooked, boiled chickpeas
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste sweet paprika (or pepper)
- to taste fine salt
- to taste oregano
Tools
- Bowl
- Air Fryer
- Strainer
Steps
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Dry the chickpeas with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
Season the chickpeas with a drizzle of preferably Apulian extra virgin olive oil, fine salt, ground pepper or sweet paprika, oregano, and gently mix with a spoon.
Halfway through cooking, open the air fryer and stir the chickpeas with a wooden spoon.
Place the spicy roasted chickpeas in the air fryer with sweet paprika and oregano on a serving plate and serve at the table as an appetizer, aperitif, or any time.
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas in Air Fryer with Paprika and Oregano
It is advisable to wash the chickpeas and dry them well to protect against potential bacteria and to ensure a crunchier cooking.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Why wash and dry the boiled chickpeas before cooking?
It is advisable to wash the chickpeas and dry them well to protect against potential bacteria and to ensure a crunchier cooking.

