Description
Crispy Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Chickpeas are a quick and delicious snack that combines the crunch of perfectly roasted chickpeas with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy treat is ideal for a flavorful, fiber-rich snack any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpeas
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) to ensure even and quick cooking of the chickpeas.
- Dry the Chickpeas: Pat the drained and rinsed chickpeas thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve maximum crispiness.
- Season the Chickpeas: In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, salt, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange in Air Fryer Basket: Spread the seasoned chickpeas in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to allow for optimal air flow and even roasting.
- Cook and Shake: Air fry the chickpeas for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure all sides get crispy and caramelized.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the chickpeas to cool before serving to let them crisp up fully and attain the perfect texture.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the chickpeas well for the crispiest results.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar and cinnamon to suit your sweetness preference.
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking prevents burning and promotes even crisping.
- Store leftover chickpeas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a savory twist, omit sugar and cinnamon and season with spices like paprika or garlic powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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