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Lemon Pepper Air Fried Chickpeas Recipe – crispy, crunchy, buttery, lemon pepper air fried chickpeas that are perfect for snacking right from the air fryer!
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Air Fried Lemon Pepper Chickpeas
These lemon pepper chickpeas and garbanzo beans are delicious, full of flavor, great in salads, tacos, wraps, as a snack, or an appetizer.
While baked chickpeas aren’t exactly crunchy, like a chip, air frying chickpeas gives an amazing crispy crunch you will crave – and we’re tossing them in a lemon pepper seasoning for a perfect crave-worthy crunchy snack.
We love snacking on crunchy chickpeas, and they are so simple to prepare and air-fry… this is one snack you can make anytime, feel good about, and crave again and again!
We hope you love this recipe as much as we do!
How To Air Fry Chickpeas
Air frying chickpeas is super simple – but there are a couple tips and tricks to make your garbanzo beans come out perfect, every time.
- Drain chickpeas in a colander, and pat dry with a paper towel. To get crispy, crunchy chickpeas, this step is essential so oil can stick to the outside of chickpeas.
- Toss chickpeas in oil and spices in a bowl or plastic bag to evenly coat for the best flavor and even cooking.
Tips and Tricks to Perfect Air fried Chickpeas
Are Chickpeas Garbanzo Beans. Chickpeas and garbanzo beans are the exact same thing. The name garbanzo bean is a Spanish name for chickpeas. Some brands will label them chickpeas, some will label as garbanzo beans – they are both the same tasty bean!
How Long To Air Fry Chickpeas. The time you cook chickpeas is somewhat subjective – some people like crunchier chickpeas, some like them a bit softer. Aim for around 10-15 minutes of cook time, shaking the air fryer basket as you cook, but check chickpeas as you go until you get a crispiness you like! We recommend air frying at the highest temperature possible.
What Seasonings To Add To Air Fried Chickpeas. For this recipe we’re using lemon pepper seasoning, which you can grab in most grocery stores spice aisles. We love adding all kinds of seasonings and flavors to our air fried chickpeas – you can add whatever flavors you like. Some of our favorites are below:
- Taco seasoning
- Adobo seasoning
- Italian seasoning
- Curry powder
- Za’atar
- Garlic powder
- Parmesan cheese
- BBQ rub
Recipe FAQs
Cooked chickpeas can be stored in an airtight container, kept in a cool, dry place, for up to seven days.
Air frying chickpeas helps crisp and develop more crunch than baking, in less time.
Set your air fryer at the highest heat to really get the best crunch!
Lemon Pepper Air Fried Chickpeas Recipe
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Lemon Pepper Air Fried Chickpeas Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas drained and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper herbs
Instructions
- Drain chickpeas well in a colander.
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss chickpeas in oil and seasoning.
- Preheat air fryer to highest heat at least 5 minutes.
- Spray air fryer basket with a bit of nonstick cooking spray or olive oil.
- Add chickpeas to fryer basket.
- Cook 15 minutes, until desired crispiness. Shake basket every 5 minutes to help evenly crisp.
- Serve and enjoy!
