I love a fast and simple snack! These crunchy air fryer chili crunch chickpeas crisp up so quick in the air fryer and are a perfect snack! It’s an easy way to sneak more fiber into your family in 15 minutes or less, are vegan and gluten free, and are a healthier alternative to a chip.

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I love an easy snack that is both healthy and versatile.

I’ve also never really addressed my obsession with chili crunch oil and would probably use it on everything – especially these air fryer chili crunch chickpeas.

The chickpeas crisp up so much faster and better in the air fryer than in the oven, too! They make great snacks for on the go, are tasty salad toppers, and are perfect as part of any lunch.

Why you’ll love Easy Air Fryer Chili Crunch Chickpeas

So good – These make such a great snack. They are easy and delicious!

Simple – Made with very few ingredients and come together quickly!

Ingredients you have on hand – I always have chili crunch oil on hand which makes this recipe come together in a flash!

Kids love it – Because of the crunch and the flavors, I have never had a kiddo turn these down!

Supplies needed to make Easy Air Fryer Chili Crunch Chickpeas

An air fryer like this one
Your favorite chili crunch oil
Air fryer liners
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

Chickpeas – I use canned chickpeas, drain the liquid inside the can, and dry them off before cooking them.

Chili Crunch Oil – My favorite chili crunch oil is this one right here. It has the best flavors and the right amount of spice!

Seasonings – I kept things simple and used only onion powder, salt, and pepper. The chili crunch oil seriously adds in so much flavor and spicy already!

The full recipe, along with the ingredients, can be found below.

How to make Easy Air Fryer Chili Crunch Chickpeas

First, drain and dry your chickpeas.

Then, add your chickpeas to a mixing bowl (or mix everything right in the air fryer liner like I did!) and add your chili crunch oil and your seasonings. Using a spoon, mix the ingredients together well.

Next, spread everything out so there is no overlap. If there is, that’s ok! You will be checking these mid-way and tossing them around a bit in order for everything to get crispy!

Finally, place them in your air fryer drawer and turn you air fryer on 375℉ to 400℉, depending on your air fryer, for 12-15 minutes or until they are crispy!

Not only can you enjoy the chickpeas straight from the air fryer, they make great toppings for a salad!

Tips

You can change up the flavors with these chickpeas – just don’t forget to include some oil!
Be sure to dry your chickpeas thoroughly. If they are wet, they tend to just steam and not crisp up.
You can use dried chickpeas instead of canned – just be sure to cook them first!

FAQs

The key ingredients are canned chickpeas, chili crunch oil, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

They are best enjoyed within a few days of cooking. Once they are completely cooled, store them in an air tight container at room temperature for a few days. They will lose their crispiness over time.

Yes, you can use dried instead of canned chickpeas, but you will want to cook them first.

Not drying them enough before cooking them could be the problem! Be sure to dry them well before cooking. Alternatively, you may need to cook them longer to give them more time to crisp up.

Recipe

Crunchy Air Fried Chili Crunch Chickpeas

I love a fast and simple snack! These crunchy air fryer chili crunch chickpeas crisp up so quick in the air fryer and are a perfect snack! It's an easy way to sneak more fiber into your family in 15 minutes or less, are vegan and gluten free, and are a healthier alternative to a chip.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Air Fryer, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

16 ounce Can of Chickpeas Drained and Dried
2 tbsp Chili Crunch Oil
1 tsp Onion Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

First, drain and dry your chickpeas.
Then, add your chickpeas to a mixing bowl (or mix everything right in the air fryer liner like I did!) and add your chili crunch oil and your seasonings. Using a spoon, mix the ingredients together well.
Next, spread everything out so there is no overlap. If there is, that's ok! You will be checking these mid-way and tossing them around a bit in order for everything to get crispy!
Finally, place them in your air fryer drawer and turn you air fryer on 375℉ to 400℉, depending on your air fryer, for 12-15 minutes or until they are crispy!