Have you ever tasted fried chickpeas?! Crispy, crunchy, salty and spicy…all of my favorites together in an irresistible homemade snack. They’re beyond simple to make, and thanks to my new favorite kitchen gadget, they’re also not bad for you. Which may be a dangerous fact to share because if you’re like me, you won’t be able to stop eating them!
You probably remember me raving about my new air fryer on snapchat (username WaitingonMartha) and when I recently set out to make classic chicken wings for Super Bowl Sunday. The wings were such a hit, with none of that added guilt since the air fryer works with no oil (I know, I couldn’t believe it either).
With a focus on healthier eating at our house, I still find myself wanting that good salty crunch to snack on, and having an easy homemade snack like these spicy fried chickpeas (read: no preservatives!) is exactly what I need to satisfy the snack craving whenver it hits. That being said, I’d say making these homemade fried chickpeas was another successful run with the air fryer, though I’m still itching to delve deeper into my Air Fryer Cookbook to try more recipes soon, too. Tell me friends, are any of you as hooked on this magical kitchen gadget as I am?? Truly, MKR
P.S. Check out more of my top kitchen essentials here.
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon curry
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teasopoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained, patted very dry
- Sea salt to taste
- Preheat a Philips air fryer to 390°F (199°C).
- In a bowl, stir together the chickpeas, olive oil, paprika, cumin, curry, cinnamon, and the cayenne.
- Working in batches, place the chickpeas in the fry basket and insert into the air fryer. Cook until the chickpeas are crisp, 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Transfer the chickpeas to a bowl and adjust the seasoning with salt. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 2 to 4.
- If you don't have an air fryer you can easily make these in a cast iron skillet or shallow fry pan...it just takes more oil.
I’m three weeks into owning my air fryer and completely loving it. Don’t have much recipes but will get there…….