Chili-Lime Air-Fried Chickpeas

Name: Chili-Lime Air-Fried Chickpeas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained and patted dry; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 1 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd-pleaser? You've found it! These air-fried chickpeas will have everyone happily munching. —Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained and patted dry
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 400°. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket, removing any loose skins. Cook until very crunchy, 20-30 minutes, shaking basket every 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together remaining ingredients. Remove chickpeas from air fryer; let cool 5 minutes. Drizzle with oil mixture; toss to coat. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 133 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein.

Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd-pleaser? You've found it! These air-fried chickpeas will have everyone happily munching. —Julie Ruble, Charlotte, North Carolina

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