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Oil-Free Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas

Crunchy roasted chickpeas made in the air fryer without oil. This simple high-protein snack uses just chickpeas and salt, and can be seasoned after cooking with your preferred spice blend.

Prep: 1 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Published: September 24, 2026
Oil-Free Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas

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Ingredients

  • chickpeas 15 ounces
  • salt 1 teaspoon

Tools

  • bowl

Instructions

  1. Rinse the chickpeas, drain them, and pat them very dry with a paper towel or dish towel. Remove the loose outer skins if possible for a crispier result.
  2. Place the chickpeas in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook until crisp, shaking the basket halfway through.
  3. Remove the chickpeas and season with salt or your preferred seasoning blend. If the seasonings do not stick, mist lightly with water or lemon juice.
  4. Let cool until crisped up further before serving.

Serving suggestions

Serve as a snack, use as a salad topper, soup garnish, or pack for lunchboxes.

Storage suggestions

Store at room temperature in a loosely covered container.

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