Air Fryer Chickpeas: Perfect Timing For Crispy Treats

Cooking chickpeas in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to make a tasty snack. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes to cook them, and they come out crispy and crunchy. You can add olive oil and spices to make them even more delicious.

Air fryer temperature

To cook chickpeas in an air fryer, you should preheat the air fryer to 380-400°F. Place the chickpeas in the basket in a single layer and cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes. The chickpeas are done when they are crunchy on the inside, not moist, and golden brown on the outside.

How to prepare chickpeas

First, preheat your air fryer to 380-400°F (200°C). While it's heating up, drain and rinse your chickpeas, then drizzle them with cooking oil and stir well until they're evenly coated. You can also add spices at this stage if you like.

Once your air fryer is ready, spread the chickpeas in a single layer in the basket and cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes. You'll know they're done when they're crunchy on the inside and golden brown on the outside.

When they're cooked to your liking, transfer the chickpeas to a bowl and spritz or drizzle with a little more oil to help the seasoning stick. Toss with your chosen spices, then taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy immediately or store at room temperature for up to 2 days.

How to layer chickpeas in the air fryer

To layer chickpeas in the air fryer, start by placing the chickpeas in a bowl and drizzling them with cooking oil. Stir the chickpeas well until they are evenly coated. Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF or 380F-390°F/200°C if your air fryer has a pre-heat function. If it doesn't, simply let it run with an empty basket for about 3 minutes at 400ºF.

Next, transfer the chickpeas to the air fryer basket, spreading them into a single layer. Air fry the chickpeas for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes or halfway through the cooking time. At the 10-minute mark, shake the basket again and test the chickpeas for doneness. If they are not done to your liking, continue cooking in 2-3 minute intervals until they reach your desired level of doneness.

For extra crispy chickpeas, air fry for a total of 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times during cooking. When the chickpeas are cooked to your liking, remove them from the air fryer and taste. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

Once the chickpeas are cooked, transfer them to a medium bowl while they are still hot. Spritz all over with olive oil and immediately toss with your desired spices. Enjoy your crispy chickpeas as a snack or sprinkle them over your favourite salad.

How to tell when chickpeas are cooked

To cook chickpeas in an air fryer, you should preheat the fryer to 380-400°F (200°C). Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then drizzle with cooking oil and stir until evenly coated. Place the chickpeas in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.

To tell when chickpeas are cooked, you should check for a white, starchy area in the centre of the chickpea. If this is present, the chickpeas are not yet done. You can also check by cutting a chickpea in half – if it is fully cooked, it will be soft and creamy yellow all the way through.

How to season chickpeas

To cook chickpeas in an air fryer, you should first preheat the air fryer to 380-400°F. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then toss them with olive oil and spices. Place the chickpeas in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes. When the chickpeas are cooked to your liking, remove them from the air fryer and add more salt and pepper to taste.

There are many ways to season chickpeas. You can use olive oil and sea salt, or try one of the following seasoning suggestions:

• Cajun seasoning
• Garlic salt
• Blackened seasoning
• Montreal steak seasoning
• Zatar
• Garlic powder and smoked paprika
• Ranch-flavoured seasoning
• Cayenne pepper
• Chilli powder

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