Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Chickpeas

Ninja Foodi air fryer chickpeas from canned are crispy high protein snacks with tons of flavor. Tossed in taco seasoning they cook in no time. Both vegan and vegetarian, everyone will love bringing these to eat on the go. If you have only used these to make our hummus with canned chickpeas you’re in for a new treat.

Have you made canned chickpeas in air fryer yet?? If you’re looking for a crispy crunchy snack that isn’t deep fried like potato chips, these are the answer! One of our favorite easy air fryer recipes here on The Typical Mom blog. (affiliate links present)

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Chickpeas from Canned

We love to air fry everything I tell you! In between meals is no exception to the rule. You could use from dry, get tender and then go from there but this time we went easy. Just drained a can from the store, seasoned and “fried” to become a sort of Corn nuts treat but healthier.

From breakfast, to dinners and now air fryer snacks it just makes everything taste better. Whether you use a Cosori or other brand of electric air fryer this recipe will work perfectly if you follow our directions below.You would use the lid that IS attached to cook this using the Ninja Foodi air fryer setting.

Air Fryer Chickpeas from Dry

If you wanted to go all the way this is how to cook dry chickpeas on the stove or pressure cooker to tender, then drain. From there you would want to allow them to cool a bit before drying and following the next steps further.

Tips

You really need to remove all of the moisture before you proceed any further. An easy way to do this is to drain the can and pour your chickpeas on a few paper towels. Press and absorb all liquid. To get a really crispy air fryer chickpea, transfer to dry paper towels and allow to sit for an additional 30 minutes or more.

This is key to the overall success and just how crispy they will become. If there is any moisture left on the outside it will take longer to cook but there is no real way to get the same crunch as if you took the extra time to dry all the way at the beginning.

The drier they are to begin with the crispier they will get on the outside. If you’ve ever eaten bagged dried chickpeas with seasonings they resemble and taste kinda’ like Corn nuts. I first had some in my Graze box and became totally obsessed!

Are chickpeas and garbanzo beans the same thing?

Yes, chickpeas and garbanzo beans are the same thing. Chickpea is the common English name, while “garbanzo” comes from the Spanish name for the bean. Both refer to the same legume essentially but are known differently depending on the region you are in.

The only liquid per say we will use to make chickpeas in an air fryer will be some oil. I use olive oil for everything but avocado works just as well. Once you have them nice and try put them into a bowl and stir in your oil so they’re nice and coated.

How to Air Fry Chickpeas

• Drain and rinse your canned chickpeas.
• Pat dry with paper towels well in order to remove as much moisture as possible. You can leave on counter on paper towels for 30 minutes to really dry them out so they get as crispy as possible. Water will keep them from really getting crunchy.
• Dump them into a bowl and drizzle with your olive oil. Toss so they’re coated nicely.
• Then sprinkle taco seasoning, or seasonings of your choice on and stir so they’re well coated.
• Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 390 degrees.
• Squeeze 1/2 of lime on to coated pieces for added zing.
• Pour them into your air fryer basket.
  • If your basket is small make in two batches so they don’t overlap too much so they get really nice and crispy.
• Now cook at 390 degrees for 12 minutes flipping/tossing them in the basket halfway through cook time.
• This timing will crisp the outside and leave center tender. If you want the whole thing crispy cook for a few minutes longer. Pour on paper towels and allow to cool before eating, they will be hot.

That’s a super quick and easy way for roasting chickpeas right?? In literally 15 minutes you can have them ready to pop right into your mouth and they save great too!

Seasonings

• Then we’re going to use taco seasoning to bring a BANG of flavor to this chickpea recipe.
  • I buy that stuff in bulk because I make lots of other Ninja air fryer recipes with it like our air fryer fried shrimp that are to die for!
• Honestly once you try these and you want another batch, try other flavors like chili seasoning, curry powder and garlic powder, or another others of your choice.

Can you eat chickpeas the next day?

If you want to use an opened can of chickpeas the following days or weeks, treat them like you would treat frozen peas or frozen vegetables. Cook / boil them for a few minutes in hot water and store in airtight containers. With air fryer chickpeas however they’ll save nicely in freezer bags with the air removed for up to 2 weeks. Of course they are best the fresher they are and honestly these haven’t lasted long enough to really store them beyond one more day.

This way you can make a large batch and take them on road trips with you or put them inside backpacks for a quick snack. These are great on the go snacks for sure. We love these air fryer sweet potato chips too.

Are chickpeas a protein or carb?

Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans. This type of legume is full of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates too. If you fall in love with them even more after this, grab a few more cans and make our air fryer falafel recipe too.

Here is a quick step by step for you but there is a more detailed printable recipe card at the bottom of this post too. Let us know what you think!!