Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
This healthy snack delivers the crunch without the oil.
Equipment
- 2 Small mixing bowl
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Air fryer
Ingredients
- 15 ounces chickpeas drained with liquid reserved
- 2 teaspoons reserved chickpea liquid or aquafaba
- 1 teaspoon liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 390F.
- Transfer the chickpeas to the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry 8 to 10 minutes, shaking at the halfway point.
- Meanwhile, prepare spiced mix by combining garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and optional chili powder in a small bowl.
- Combine aquafaba, liquid aminos, and half of the spices in another small bowl.
- Toss the chickpeas with the seasoned aquafaba and return to air fryer.
- Continue to air fry for 5 to 10 minutes more, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until crunchy on the inside and golden brown on the outside.
- Transfer the chickpeas to a bowl while still hot and toss with the remaining spices. Serve at room temperature.