Crunchy, cheesy, spicy (oil-free) roasted chickpeas
Discover the ultimate guilt-free snack with this vegan, oil-free air fryer roasted chickpeas recipe! Packed with flavor from chili powder and nutritional yeast, these crunchy bites are not only delicious but also protein-packed and incredibly nutritious.
Equipment
- 1 Air-fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked chickpeas garbanzo beans
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Rinse the cooked chickpeas (from a jar or can) under cold water in a colander and drain well.
- Pat the chickpeas dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Make sure they are as dry as possible to achieve maximum crispiness.
- In a small mixing bowl mix the spices: nutritional yeast, chili powder and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the chickpeas with the spices mix until evenly coated.
- Add a piece of parchment paper to the air fryer basket and transfer the seasoned chickpeas. Make sure you spread them out in a single layer for even cooking
- Air fry the chickpeas at 200 °C (392 °F) for 20 minutes shaking the basket after every 5 minutes of cooking to ensure even crisping. Keep an eye on them towards the end to prevent burning.
- Once the cooking time is up, check the chickpeas crispiness. They should be golden brown and crunchy.
- Remove the chickpeas from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. They will continue to crisp up slightly as they cool.
- Serve the oil-free vegan air fryer roasted chickpeas as such as a delicious high-protein snack, or use them as a crunchy topping for salads, soups, or bowls.Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences, and experiment with different spices and herbs for variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 835mgPotassium: 206mgFiber: 5gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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