Crunchy Air Fryer Ranch Chickpeas
Make crispy, savory ranch-flavored chickpeas using your air fryer. This recipe yields a healthy, crunchy snack perfect for topping salads or eating alone.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
- Thoroughly dry the rinsed chickpeas. Pat them completely dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth. Removing moisture is key for crispiness.
- In a medium bowl, toss the dried chickpeas with olive oil until lightly coated.
- Add the ranch seasoning mix and salt (if using) to the bowl. Toss again until the seasoning evenly coats the chickpeas.
- Place the seasoned chickpeas in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously every 5 minutes to promote even cooking and crisping.
- Check for desired crispiness after 12 minutes. If they are not crunchy enough, continue cooking in 2-minute intervals.
- Remove from the air fryer and let them cool slightly. They will become crunchier as they cool.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can gently rub the chickpeas between two towels after rinsing to remove the skins. Discard any loose skins.
- Adjust the amount of ranch seasoning based on your preference for flavor intensity.
- Store cooled, leftover chickpeas in a container that is not airtight to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 0