Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
These four-ingredient chickpeas roast up in the air fryer until audibly crunchy, with bright chili-lime seasoning and a gentle cayenne warmth. They’re salty-tangy with a peppery finish—perfect for snacking, topping salads, or adding crunch to grain bowls. Serve Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas fresh from the fryer or after a brief rest for maximum snap.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the chickpeas in a colander. Let them drain and dry for 20 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- 3
Move the chickpeas to a bowl. Add Tajin, olive oil, and cayenne. Stir until evenly coated. Spread the chickpeas in the air fryer basket.
- 4
Cook for 5 minutes, shake the basket, then cook for another 5 minutes. Shake again and keep cooking until the chickpeas are crisp, about 5 more minutes.
- 5
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Calories 105.48 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 3.71 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 15.7 g 6%
- Total Fat 3.01 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.79 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.14 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 266.33 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 2.36 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 0.21 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 3.19 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.38 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Chili Lime Seasoning, Crunchy Chickpeas, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 105.48 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Chili Lime Seasoning, Crunchy Chickpeas, Olive Oil. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 105.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas healthy?
- Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 105.48 calories and 3.71 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 266.33 mg (12% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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