The Famous Crispy Chickpeas
Somehow these crispy chickpeas are all over the digital space. I can spot them everywhere: Buddha Bowls, salad jars, or snack platters. They have reached the top of popular healthy snacks in a short period. Reasons To LOVE Crispy Chickpeas
vegetarian gluten-free meal-prep friendly plant-based protein requires minimal ingredients easy to store, pack and carry around skip the cheese, and they are a perfect vegan snack
I am sharing a foolproof air fryer method to make crispy chickpeas that remain crispy for 15 days. They are perfectly spicy, salty, cheesy, healthy munching snacks for the family.
The Chickpeas
You need boiled or cooked chickpeas to make this snack. I prefer boiling chickpeas from scratch at home for making hummus, salad, or crispy chana. But you can use good quality canned chickpeas. Hina’s Tip: If you can get rid of the chickpea skin, nothing like it. I know it is a tedious, time-consuming task. But trust me, skinless chickpeas will give you the crispiest results.
The Seasoning
Za’tar Spice Mix: It is a mildly spicy Middle Eastern spice mix. You can substitute it with cumin powder.
Chaat Masala: It gives a delicious sourness and tanginess to the chickpeas. Add lime juice if you do not have Chaat Masala.
Parmesan Powder: It gives a cheesy taste. You can skip it for a vegan version.
Red Chili Powder: Use red paprika or the mildly spicy Indian red chilli powder.
Other Ingredients: Salt, Garlic Powder, Olive Oil
How To Make
Step 1) Transfer cooked or canned chickpeas to a colander to drain all the liquid. Gently wipe them with a kitchen towel. Step 2) Remove the skin of the chickpeas. Transfer them to a bowl. Step 3) Add the parmesan powder, spices, salt, and garlic powder. Mix to coat each chickpea with the seasoning. Step 4) Drizzle olive oil and coat the chickpeas nicely with it. This helps in sticking the seasoning to the chickpeas. Step 5) Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees Celsius. Transfer the chickpeas to the air fryer basket. Cook for 20 minutes, shaking them twice or thrice during the process for even cooking. Step 6) Transfer them to a colander to cool down at room temperature before serving or storing.
My Tried & True Tips
Ensure not to use overcooked or mushy chickpeas. If you are cooking the chickpeas at home, do that a day before and store them in the refrigerator. Next day, use them to make crispy chickpeas. Follow this tip to make the extra crispy chickpeas. You can roast chickpeas in the oven as well at 180 degrees Celcius. Grease a baking sheet or line it with a silicon mat. Arrange the chickpeas on a single layer and bake till crisp. While air frying the chickpeas arrange them in a single layer for even browning and crispiness. Shaking the basket twice or thrice during the air frying process helps in even browning and cooking. Do not store the crispy chickpeas while they are hot. Allow them to cool down at room temperature before transferring to a container.
Storage Suggestion
It is best to store crispy chickpeas in an air-tight container at room temperature. They remain fresh and crispy for 10 to 15 days. Or once they cool down, you can serve them immediately as a munching snack.
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