Air frying chickpeas offers several advantages, especially when compared to other cooking methods like baking or frying:

• Air frying uses significantly less oil than traditional deep frying, reducing the overall calorie and fat content without sacrificing texture and flavor. This makes air fried chickpeas a healthier snack option.

• The rapid circulation of hot air in an air fryer ensures that the chickpeas become nicely crispy on the outside while remaining tender inside. Achieving such a crispy texture can be more challenging in an oven.

• Air fryers generally cook food faster than ovens due to their smaller size and the mechanics of circulating hot air. You also don’t need to preheat an air fryer for as long as you would an oven.

• Air fryers are straightforward to use and involve less clean-up than conventional ovens or frying on the stovetop. They are compact, which makes them ideal for quick cooking without heating up the whole kitchen.

• While you're making chickpeas, you can easily season them with a variety of spices, allowing for lots of flavor experimentation in a convenient format.

These benefits make air frying a compelling choice for preparing chickpeas, especially for those who are health-conscious or short on time.

Making chickpeas in an air fryer is a great way to get them nice and crispy for a healthy, crunchy snack!

Air fryer chickpeas offer several advantages:

Air frying requires minimal oil compared to traditional frying methods, making it a healthier option. Chickpeas themselves are already a nutritious source of protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals.

Making chickpeas in an air fryer is a great way to get them nice and crispy for a healthy, crunchy snack. Enjoy them as a snack, or add them to salads for extra texture and protein!

Ingredients

2 cups or as required washed soaked chickpeas for upto 8 hours .

pinch of turmeric powder

salt

chili powder

chaat masala

1/2 tsp coconut oil

Method

pressure cook the chick peas till 3-4 whistles ., add pinch of turmeric powder , salt as needed .

Remove the chickpeas, drain on a tea towel , or use a colander, spread the chickpeas on a plate or papaer towel to dry .

Set the airfryer to 180 C , initially roast the chickpeas in the airfryer, without adding dry powders by spreading the chickpeas around the basket .

airfry for 12 minutes , in between open the basket and toss the contents so that the chickpeas can get evenly roasted .

now add the spice powders with oil and toss the chickpeas, again continue to roast till they become crunchy . it may take about 15 to 20 minutes max.

store the cooled roasted chickpeas in a airtight container and enjoy as a snack .

How to use airfryer for roasting chickpeas