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Air-Fried Crispy Spiced Chickpeas

Name: Air-Fried Crispy Spiced Chickpeas
Cook time: 600 s
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 x 440 g cans chickpeas; ¾ tsp ras el hanout spice; ¾ tsp sumac; ¾ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp kosher salt; ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Inspired by the exotic spices of North Africa and the Middle East, these crispy air fried chickpeas are packed with flavor. Ready in 30 minutes, they are super easy to make.

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30 mins total time

10 mins active time

Easy

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

Measurements:

2 x 440 g cans chickpeas
¾ tsp ras el hanout spice
¾ tsp sumac
¾ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp kosher salt
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1
Rinse the chickpeas well in cold water to remove excess sodium then place on a paper towel lined tray to dry thoroughly so they can crisp in the oven.
2
Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 205°C, for 20 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
3
Combine all the spices in a small bowl.
4
Combine the chickpeas and lemon juice. Add the spice mix and stir. Add the oil and stir. Spread the chickpeas in a single layer, in the air fry basket.
5
Once preheated, place the basket in rack position 3 and cook for 20 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, rotate and shake the basket.
6
The chickpeas should be browned and crisp. If not, give them a little longer.
7
Cool before serving.