Air Fryer Crispy Spiced Chickpeas
Crunchy, addictive chickpeas air-fried with smoky spices—a fiber-rich, plant-based snack that satisfies your craving for something crunchy and salty.
PROTEIN 15g
CALORIES 234
P:E RATIO 6.4
TIME 20m
YIELD 3
P:E 6.4
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
2 cans (480g drained) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried thoroughly FLAVOR
1 tablespoon olive oil FLAVOR
1 teaspoon smoked paprika FLAVOR
1/2 teaspoon cumin FLAVOR
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder FLAVOR
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper FLAVOR
1/2 teaspoon salt FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Store in an open container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They lose crunch in sealed containers. Re-crisp in the air fryer for 3 minutes if needed.
- Batching: The drier the chickpeas before cooking, the crunchier the result. Seriously, pat them dry twice.
- Reheat: Microwave for 90s at 70% power.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat very dry with paper towels—this is crucial for crispiness.
02
THE MACRO PREP
Toss dried chickpeas with olive oil.
03
THE MACRO PREP
Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
04
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Spread chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
05
STEP 5
Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until golden and crunchy.
06
STEP 6
Immediately toss hot chickpeas with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt.