Name: Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas on the Stove
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 15 ounce cans of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; ¼ teaspoon of salt; 1 teaspoon of garlic powder; 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary (or other dried herb)

If you don’t have an air fryer or want more flavor options for these chickpeas, be sure to check out my post on how to make Oven Roasted Chickpeas with 4 different flavor options to choose from!

crispy chickpeas on a white plate with a spoon on the side

Why you’ll make this again & again:

Especially crispy & satisfying – Like store-bought crunchy snacks but much cheaper!
Short & straightforward – Ready in simply 15 minutes making it great for a speedy protein + fiber to add to meals!
Versatile – Customize with your go-to seasonings.
Great for meal prep – Reliable for snacking on throughout the week or adding to speedy meals for protein.

But first up: these ESPECIALLY CRISPY Air Fryer Chickpeas that I’m particularly obsessed with. I’ve been using them as a salad topper but they’re truly SO versatile.

We’re going with a simple and versatile flavoring for this particular recipe. However, I have 4 more flavor options in my roasted chickpeas post if you’re looking for more ways to make them. Since those recipes were written for only ONE can of chickpeas, you’ll need to double all of the ingredients. Alternatively, you can leave them the same and only use one can of chickpeas for this air fryer recipe.

Either will work great!

side shot of crispy chickpeas sitting in a shallow white bowl with a spoon scooping up some of the chickpeas

But if you’re new to crispy chickpeas, I suggest starting with this simple recipe as it’s written below.

How to make Air Fryer Chickpeas

This method (as with most air fryer recipes) is ESPECIALLY SIMPLE to make!

The full printable recipe is down below but let’s briefly go over it:

STEP #1: Once you rinse and drain the chickpeas, dry them off thoroughly. Toss all of the ingredients in a large bowl until the chickpeas are fully covered.

STEP #2: Add them to the air fryer basket that has been pre-heated to 400 degrees F. Air fry for 15 minutes, toss halfway through until the chickpeas have a nice crisp to them.

Expert Tips

Dry your chickpeas well! Moisture will keep them from crisping up properly.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. A single layer works dependable for even crisping.
Shake the basket halfway through. This ensures even cooking.
Want extra crisp? Let them cool completely, then pop them back in the air fryer for 2-3 more minutes.