Crispy Air Fryer Ranch Chickpeas
Our easy air fryer ranch chickpeas recipe is made with 3 ingredients and ready in just 20 minutes. But be warned - you may want to make a double batch because this savory snack is very addicting!
Servings: 4
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
- 1 Tablespoon Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Optional Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix:
- ½ Tablespoon dry buttermilk powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400° F.
- Using paper towels, pat the rinsed garbanzo beans until completely dry. This step is necessary to achieve crispy chickpeas.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or use a parchment liner.
- Spread chickpeas evenly in the basket, making sure beans are in an even layer and not overlapping.
- Cook beans for 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until golden brown and toasted to your liking.
- Generously spray the cooked chickpeas with olive oil.
- Add Ranch seasoning mix to a large bowl, then add the cooked chickpeas. Stir until the beans are evenly coated with seasoning mix.
Optional Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Store cooked and cooled chickpeas in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Oven directions: preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare beans as directed then place them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg