• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe

Planted in the Kitchen

menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
×

Home » Appetizers & Sides » Air Fryer Chickpeas

Published: Jul 21, 2022 · Modified: Sep 6, 2022 by Kelsey· This post may contain affiliate links ·

Air Fryer Chickpeas

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Disclosure: this post may contain affiliate links.

These air fryer chickpeas are incredibly easy to make and come together in just 10 minutes. There is also an option below to make oven roasted chickpeas if you don't have an air fryer.

A close up image of roasted chickpeas in a white bowl

Reasons you'll love these chickpeas

  • Minimal Ingredients: There are only five simple ingredients in these chickpeas.
  • Good Source of Protein: There are 20.5 grams of protein in one serving.
  • Quick & Easy: It takes only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes from start to finish.
  • Full of Flavor: These chickpeas are packed with flavor and you can easily incorporate extra spices, herbs, and flavors.

If you're on an air frying kick, try my Air Fryer Green Beans or my Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

Ingredient Notes

Labeled ingredients including: chickpeas, salt and pepper, olive oil

Chickpeas: My go-to for chickpeas is to buy a can of organic chickpeas. Just drain, rinse, and get cooking. You can also use dried chickpeas after cooking them if you prefer.

Seasoning: I use a combination of salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Olive Oil: I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil because its less processed than other olive oils. This is a great article that explains some of the differences between olive oils.

See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.

Step by Step Instructions

a collage of 4 pictures including 1-"ingredients" with chickpeas, salt and pepper, and olive oil, 2-"mix together" with a bowl of chickpeas with seasoning on top, 3- "cook in air fryer" with chickpeas inside an air fryer, 4- "air fried chickpeas" chickpeas inside a white bowl

This recipe for air fry chickpeas is super simple to make.

You'll want to start by preheating your air fryer to 375 degrees. If yours doesn't have a 375 setting that's okay, you can use 380 degrees instead.

While the air fryer preheats, drain and rinse the can of chickpeas, then toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Once they are fully coated, move the chickpeas in air fryer and cook for a total of 8 minutes, removing them at the halfway mark to toss.

This is the air fryer that I have and love.

See below for my oven baked chickpea recipe!

How to Make Oven Roasted Chickpeas

Chickpeas spread out on a piece of white parchment paper on a gold backing sheet.

If you don't have an air fryer or would prefer to make baked chickpeas instead, I have you covered!

Follow all of the initial steps for making the chickpeas air fryer method, then we will branch out to make oven roasted chickpeas instead. You'll still drain and rinse the chickpeas, toss them in olive oil and seasoning.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and after it is thoroughly preheated, transfer the chickpeas to a nonstick baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, removing to toss halfway through cooking.

Roasted chickpeas in a white bowl

How to Serve These Chickpeas

There are so many ways to enjoy these chickpeas and incorporate them into meals. Below are some of my top recommendations:

  • Salads: It's so easy to add these chickpeas to any salad! I think they would be delicious on my Mediterranean Salad or my Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing.
  • Wraps: I love adding air fried chickpeas or baked chickpeas into veggie wraps.
  • Tacos: You can add them to Vegetable Tacos or my Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos for extra texture and protein.
  • Snacking: Cook these chickpeas a minute or two longer to get a crunchier texture and enjoy them on their own as a snack.
Chickpeas in an airfryer

Recipe Variations

One of the many great things about this recipe is that it's really easy to change the recipe to fit your exact needs

Spicy Chickpeas: Add ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper or cayenne pepper to make spicy air fryer chickpeas.

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas: If you want to know how to make crispy chickpeas, just leave them in the air fryer to cook for an extra couple of minutes.

Additional Flavors: You can use different spices and seasonings to completely change the flavor of your chickpeas. Some fun options are:

  • Ranch chickpeas
  • Everything but the bagel chickpeas
  • Spicy chickpeas
  • Sriracha chickpeas
  • Garlic chickpeas

Try some of my other vegan recipes next:

  • Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce
  • Fried Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
  • Creamy Miso Pasta
  • Spinach Artichoke Baked Pasta

If you tried this recipe please leave a star rating below

A white bowl filled with chickpeas

Air Fryer Chickpeas

Kelsey Riley
These savory chickpeas are full of flavor and incredibly quick and easy to make!
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 419 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz chickpeas 1 can
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Start by preheating the air fryer to 375 degrees.
  • While the air fryer preheats, drain and rinse the chickpeas and toss them in a bowl with the olive oil and seasoning .
  • Transfer the seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer and cook them for 8 minutes, pausing the air fryer and tossing them at the 4 minute mark.
  • Cook slightly longer if you prefer more of a crispy texture. Allow to cool slightly before serving and enjoying.

Notes

These chickpeas can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 64.6gProtein: 20.5gFat: 10.1gSaturated Fat: 1.2gSodium: 316mgFiber: 18.5gSugar: 11.4gCalcium: 112mgIron: 7mg
Tried this recipe?Tag @plantedinthekitchen or tag #plantedinthekitchen!

More Vegan & Plant-Based Appetizers & Sides

  • Ancient Grains Salad
  • Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Squash
  • Vegan Chickpea Salad

About Kelsey

Planted in the Kitchen is a plant based food blog. Here you will find healthy and delicious vegan recipes!

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Picture of Kelsey Riley, author of Planted in the Kitchen.

Hi, I'm Kelsey!

Welcome to Planted in the Kitchen

Here you'll find delicious, healthy, and easy vegan recipes. I'm a registered nurse turned blogger with a passion for plant based food.

More about me

As Seen In

Pictures of logos that Planted in the Kitchen has been featured in, Allrecipes Homemade Podcast, Thrive, Yahoo News, Plant Based News, Better Homes and Gardens, Plant Based, Vegan Food and Living, Fox News, Vegan Life.

Sign up for my email list!

Spring Recipes

  • Vegan Summer Rolls
  • Spinach White Bean Soup
  • Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
  • Vegan Charcuterie Board
  • Falafel Bowl
  • Greek Cucumber Salad

Popular Posts

  • Chia Seed Overnight Oats
  • Spicy Peanut Noodles
  • Spicy Vegan Chicken Sandwich
  • Spicy Cashew Dressing
  • Vegan Fruit Dip Recipe
  • Raspberry Oatmeal

Footer

Back to top

© 2022 Planted in the Kitchen • Privacy Policy • Disclosure Policy • Terms & Conditions