These lightly seasoned Ultra Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas are delicious as a snack or as a tasty topper on salads. They are vegan, gluten-free, and quick and easy to make in only 15 minutes.

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My air fryer is the most used appliance in my kitchen. I love making Air Fryer Keto Tuna Patties and Air Fryer French Fries.
And these air fryer ultra-crispy chickpeas are one of my favorite snacks. I love putting them on my salad for extra protein. They are especially delicious with this Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These crunchy chickpeas make a great salad topper in place of croutons.
- These garbanzo beans make the perfect snack.
- Add to school or work lunches.
- Use as a topper on Low Carb Tomato Soup.
- They are gluten-free, low in carbs, and low in calories.
Recipe Ingredients
These ultra-crispy roasted chickpeas only require a handful of ingredients; you likely have everything in your pantry already.

- Canned chickpeas. These legumes are also known as garbanzo beans.
- Extra Virgin Olive oil - or avocado oil or vegetable oil.
- Garlic powder or garlic salt.
- Onion powder or onion salt.
- Seasoning salt or kosher salt.
- Paprika or smoked paprika.
- Chili powder. Increase or decrease the chili powder to change the level of spice.
- Sesame seeds, optional, for garnish.
See the printable recipe card below for quantities and a full list of ingredients.
Variations
- Crispy Ranch Chickpeas: Season with ½ - 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning for ranch-flavored chickpeas. These are so good.
- Chili Lime Chickpeas: Season with fresh lime juice and chili powder.
- Taco Chickpeas: Season with one teaspoon of taco seasoning and add to a taco salad or a taco.
- Buffalo Chickpeas: Toss with buffalo sauce before air frying.
- Spicy: Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or black pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Asian: Season with ½ tablespoon of sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon of seasoning salt. These are awesome on an Asian salad.
- Bagel: Use ½ tablespoon of Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Cinnamon: Season with cinnamon sugar for a sweet and crispy snack.
How To Make Ultra Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F. Drain a can of chickpeas in a fine mesh strainer, rinse with water, and dry with paper towels.

Step 2: Add olive oil to a large bowl with the seasoning. Add the chickpeas and toss until well-coated.

Step 3: Transfer the seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Step 4: Air Fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes. Cook until golden brown, and the chickpeas reach the desired crispness. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
I like eating them straight out of the air fryer or on top of a green salad as a crouton substitute. They also go great served on Slow Cooker Venison Stew or Instant Pot Deer Stew.
You can also use them as a taco filling instead of taco meat or as an additional ingredient in your favorite wrap.
Expert Tips
- Do not add too much oil, as it can make them soggy, not crispy.
- Make sure the chickpeas are in a single layer. If your air fryer is smaller, you may need to cook them in two batches.
- Shake the basket every 5 minutes so they get ultra-crispy.
- Air fryers are different, so you may need to adjust your cooking time by a few minutes.
- Change up the seasonings and add your favorite spices.

Storage
Store leftover chickpeas in an airtight container with some paper towels in your pantry for 2-3 days. The paper towel will help to absorb any excess moisture, keeping the chickpeas crispy.
I used to store them in the fridge, but they tended to get a bit soggy and chewy.

Recipe FAQs
Chickpeas are a legume from the plant family Fabaceae, grown for its nutritional seeds. They are in the same plant family as kidney beans and peanuts.
Yes! They are the same thing, just different names.
That depends on what you classify as 'good for you.' Chickpeas are high in protein, fiber, iron, and folate - and low in calories.
Yes, they are. A ½-cup serving contains almost 13 g of carbs, so this would not be the best snack if you are on the Keto diet.
No problem! You can use your oven! Follow the same instructions, but place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F. Cook until they are golden brown and crispy, stirring every 10 minutes. Watch them close - they turn from brown to black pretty quickly!

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Super Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz can chickpeas (or garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ tsp seasoning salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F.
- Toss rinsed and drained chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, paprika, and chili powder. Transfer seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry chickpeas for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Cook until golden brown and the desired crispness is reached. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Do not add too much oil, as it can make them soggy, not crispy.
- Make sure the chickpeas are in a single layer. If your air fryer is smaller, you may need to cook them in two batches.
- Shake the basket every 5 minutes so they get ultra-crispy.
- Air fryers are different, so you may need to adjust your cooking time by a few minutes.
- Change up the seasonings and add your favorite spices.
- Store air fryer chickpeas in an airtight container in your pantry for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
The provided nutrition information is automatically calculated. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

About Jeri Walker
Jeri Walker is the founder and CEO of Winding Creek Ranch. She is a self-taught home cook who specializes in easy family-friendly recipes. Jeri is also a food writer who regularly writes articles for MSN. Read about Jeri's journey and connect with her on your favorite social media channels!
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/ says
I love, love, LOVE chickpeas! I usually roast them - because I don't have an air fryer - and use them in every single salad. They look great done in the air fryer, though!
Jeri says
Me too, Mihaela! They are one of my favorite snacks!
Kim says
I knew I wanted to try this as soon as I saw it. What a fun, healthy snack! It turned out so well that we were snacking on it all afternoon. I immediately planned a taco salad the next day so I could try it with taco seasoning. I didn't imagine it could get any better but wow! So good. I'm going to have to buy some more cans at the grocery this weekend.
Jeri says
That's fantastic, Kim! I'm so glad you liked it! Taco seasoning would be great, I'll have to try it!
Kay says
A great snack! I will always keep a can or two handy now and make some up for nibbles when we have mates over.
Jeri says
That's a great idea!
The Sudden Cook says
Awesome! I use my air fryer for many things but NEVER thought of frying chick peas in them. This has really helped me - am surely gonna try it this weekend.
Jeri says
It is so easy to do, and so delicious! I hope you like them!
Amy says
I just got myself an air fryer (yes, I'm late to the party I know!) and I've bee looking for recipes to try! Loved this recipe and can't believe how easy it is! Really great for snacking instead of nuts. Will have to double the recipe next time because it didn't last very long!
Jeri says
I'm so glad you liked them, Amy! I usually make double batches too, otherwise, they don't last long! 😊