Chili-Lime Air-Fried Chickpeas

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 12, 2023

Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd-pleaser? You've found it! These air-fried chickpeas will have everyone happily munching. —Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Chili-Lime Air-Fried Chickpeas

Yield:1 cup
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket, removing any loose skins. Cook until very crunchy, 20-30 minutes, shaking basket every 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together remaining ingredients. Remove chickpeas from air fryer; let cool 5 minutes. Drizzle with oil mixture; toss to coat. Cool completely.