Garlic Parmesan Air Fried Chickpeas Recipe
Crunchy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Air Fried Chickpeas are a healthy and addictive snack made by air frying seasoned chickpeas tossed in garlic, Parmesan cheese, and spicy seasoning. Perfect for a quick, savory bite that’s crispy on the outside and tender inside.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chickpeas
- 14.5 oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 tbsp. hot sh!t seasoning
- 4 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Rinse and Drain Chickpeas: Thoroughly rinse and drain the 14.5 oz. canned chickpeas to remove excess liquid and prevent sogginess.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine the drained chickpeas with 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp. minced garlic, 1 tbsp. hot sh!t seasoning, and 4 tbsp. grated Parmesan in a large ziplock bag.
- Coat Chickpeas: Seal the bag and shake vigorously to ensure the chickpeas are evenly coated with the oil, garlic, seasoning, and cheese mixture.
- First Air Frying: Spread the coated chickpeas evenly on the base of the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 370°F and cook for 7 minutes to start crisping.
- Toss and Continue Cooking: Remove the basket, gently toss the chickpeas to promote even cooking and crispness. Return to the air fryer at 370°F and cook for an additional 7 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Once cooked, remove the chickpeas from the air fryer basket and let them cool slightly to firm up before enjoying your crunchy snack.
Notes
- Shake the chickpeas carefully to avoid breaking them before air frying.
- Adjust the hot seasoning amount to taste for desired spice level.
- Ensure the chickpeas are spread in a single layer for the best crispness.
- Cooling helps the chickpeas firm up and get crunchier.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
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