Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

postrecipes
October 3, 2023

Instructions

Prepare The Chickpeas :

Put the canned chickpeas in the colander and rinse well under running water. Thoroughly drain them. Spread them either on a paper towel or kitchen towel and allow to pat dry as much as possible.

Air Fryer Instructions :

Place chickpeas in an Air Fryer basket. Set temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and timer to 15 minutes.
After 5 minutes, open the basket and spray chickpeas with salt and oil and shake the basket. Close and continue air frying.
Around 15 minutes, chickpeas are done. Remove them from the air fryer basket and place in a bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning and some oil spray on the chickpeas and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy.

Oven Instructions :

Pre heat the oven at 375 F.
Place the chickpeas in a large baking sheet. Spray some salt and cooking oil. Arrange them in a single layer. Do not over crowd them.
Put the baking sheet in the oven middle rack for 15 minutes. Check after 8-10 minutes and gently toss them a bit for even roasting.
Around 15 minutes they should be golden brown and crispy. Check the doneness and remove the sheet from the oven.
Sprinkle the seasoning and salt and some oil spray. Toss it well so it coats evenly. Enjoy !
Let it cool completely. Store in air tight container.

Notes

Air fryer and oven tempratures vary amongst different brands. So adjust the cooking time accrodingly.

Can I use dry chickpeas ?

Yes. Soak the dry chickpeas / garbanzo beans in ample water overnight. Next day rinse and drain all the water. Dry the soaked beans fully. Use same temperature to roast / air fry them. It will need about 10 minute extra time compared to canned ones.

Pro Tips

To reduce the cooking time, make sure to dry the chickpeas thoroughly.
Add the seasoning right after roasting is done. Spices and seasonings burn quickly and taste bitter. So, do not roast with them.
Do not over crowd the chickpeas on the air fryer basket or baking sheet. Allow some space for steam to escape.
Check halfway through baking and shake the pan so they get evenly dry without burning.
Air Fryer and Oven brands vary significantly. The exact cooking time also varies accordingly. So, do check the doneness of your chickpeas after 10 minutes.
Over roasted chickpeas get super dry and hard on teeth to eat. Try to keep them crisp with little moist center for perfect texture.