Crispy air fryer chickpeas roasted in Indian Style is an easy, addictive and flavourful snack. The chickpeas(garbanzo beans) have been seasoned with Indian spices and air-fried to perfection, resulting in a crunchy snack.
These air-fried roasted chickpeas are a healthier alternative to traditional fried snacks packed with protein and essential nutrients. In the Indian style, these chickpeas are infused with a blend of aromatic spices that elevate the taste to a new level.
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- Why you’ll love Air Fryer Chickpeas with Indian Spices
- Ingredients required to make Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas
- How to Prepare the Chickpeas
- How to make Roasted Air Fryer Chickpeas with Indian Spices
- Tips and Suggestions
- Frequently asked questions
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Crispy Air-Fried Chickpeas are an easy snack. They’re crunchy, yum, and keep you full for a while. This Protein-Rich air fryer spiced chickpeas is all you need with a cup of evening tea. Let’s see how to make these crispy, spicy, Indian-style roasted Chickpeas in the air fryer with minimal oil.
Roasted Chickpeas are a snack that we often buy from Indian Grocery. While I was coming up with a list of nut-free snacks for my daughter’s snack box, this one topped my list. And I knew I had to try it at home. Since buying the air fryer, I have wanted to make this recipe at home. After several trials and errors, I finally made those perfectly crispy chickpeas.
We enjoy eating these spicy roasted chickpeas as a snack. You can also use the Indian air-fried chickpeas as a salad topping. I am sure they would taste great. You can also add them to other Indian Chaats that you make at home.
Why you’ll love Air Fryer Chickpeas with Indian Spices
- Indian fried chickpeas can be made in just 20 minutes.
- The air-frying process gives the chickpeas a satisfying crunch while locking in the rich Indian spices, creating an explosion of flavours with every bite.
- With just a few staple ingredients from the kitchen, you can make this snack that is so much better than the store-bought ones.
- Chickpeas are nutrient-dense and offer a healthier snacking option than conventional fried snacks.
- They can be seasoned with various spices, making them versatile snacks that can cater to different flavour preferences.
Ingredients required to make Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas
- Cooked Chickpeas – I soaked dried chickpeas for 8 hours and cooked them in the Pressure cooker. You can use canned chickpeas as well.
- Oil – You can use any oil of your choice. I used Groundnut Oil in this recipe.
- Spices – Salt, Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder and Garam Masala. You can customize it to your choice.
How to Prepare the Chickpeas
- Skip this step if using canned chickpeas.
- If using fresh chickpeas, soak 1 cup of dried chickpeas for 8 hours or overnight. Discard the water used for soaking and pressure cook for 3 whistles by adding enough water to cover the chickpeas and a pinch of salt.
- If there is any excess water after cooking the chickpeas, discard it and keep the chickpeas separately in a bowl for this recipe.
How to make Roasted Air Fryer Chickpeas with Indian Spices
- Dry: Once the chickpeas are cooked, pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Ensure there is no moisture left. This process is important to get even, well-roasted chickpeas. While you pat dry the chickpeas, the skin may come off. That is ok. Make sure you are gentle, though. We don’t want the chickpeas to break or be mushy.
- Preheat the air fryer: Coat the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F 200°C).
- Toss with spices: In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with oil, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, garam masala, red chilli powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Arrange in the air fryer: Arrange the chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the chickpeas: At 400F, cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chickpeas are golden and crispy.
- Store: Allow the crunchy, crispy chickpeas to cool completely and store in an air-tight container.
Tips and Suggestions
- Pat the chickpeas dry with a paper towel before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Feel free to experiment with different spices to suit your taste preferences – the possibilities are endless!
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket while cooking. If needed, cook in multiple batches.
- Cooking time depends on your air fryer. So keep a watch after 15 minutes. Mine got well-roasted in exactly 18 minutes. Make sure you don’t burn the chickpeas.
- Store any leftovers of the air fryer chickpea in an airtight container to maintain their crunchiness.
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely! Prepare them in advance and store them in an airtight container. Just pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain their crispiness before serving.
Yes, crispy air fryer chickpeas are completely vegan and make a fantastic plant-based snack option.
Yes you can. If using dried chickpeas, soak the dried chickpeas overnight, then boil them until tender before using them in the recipe. the detailed instructions are mentioned above in the post.
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Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas in Indian Style
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried Chickpeas around 3 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh chickpeas, soak 1 cup of dried chickpeas for 8 hours or overnight. Discard the water used for soaking and pressure cook for 3 whistles by adding enough water to cover the chickpeas and a pinch of salt.
- If there is any excess water after cooking the chickpeas, discard it and keep the chickpeas separately in a bowl for this recipe. Skip this step if using canned chickpeas.
- Once the chickpeas are cooked, pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel. Ensure there is no moisture left. This process is important to get even, well-roasted chickpeas.
- While you pat dry the chickpeas, the skin may come off. That is ok. Make sure you are gentle, though. We don't want the chickpeas to break or be mushy.
- Coat the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F 200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with oil, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, garam masala, red chilli powder, and salt until evenly coated.
- Arrange the chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- At 400F, cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chickpeas are golden and crispy.
- Allow the crunchy, crispy chickpeas to cool completely and store in an air-tight container.