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Air Fryer Cinnamon-Spiced Chickpeas

Pop open a can of chickpeas and get them crispy with Air Fryer Cinnamon-Spiced Chickpeas! Made with just FOUR ingredients and an air fryer.

Air fryer chickpeas with cinnamon and brown sugar in a small, white serving bowl.
by Aly Michell Dated: November 22, 2021 Last Modified: August 28, 2023 Leave a Comment
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After purchasing an air fryer (it was long overdue), I became obsessed with popping all of my favorite foods into it to see what I can yield from it. That includes air fryer chickpeas.

So far, I’ve done everything from red potatoes to crispy tempeh bacon and tostones (green plantains). 

An air fryer is a great substitute for an oven when you want something done quickly and you don’t want to heat an entire house.

Why You’ll Love This 

  • You’ll only need FOUR ingredients and an air fryer to make this recipe!
  • This recipe is 100% gluten-free, vegan, and EASY to make. 
  • A great snack that can be made in advance and enjoyed later. 

Previously, I’d make chickpea snacks in the oven. But, I decided to try out the air fryer - it did not disappoint! 

Ingredients & Substitutions 

Bowl of canned chickpeas with a smaller bowl with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Chickpeas - You’ll also find them as “garbanzo beans.” Either is fine to use. Just be sure they are canned. They can be found at most grocery stores along with other canned goods and legumes. Or, find them online. 
  • Oil - Any high smoke point oil will work - including canola or vegetable. Cooking oil spray is a good option too if you want to hold back on the oil. I’d stick with a neutral-flavored oil, so it doesn’t affect the chickpea’s flavor. 
  • Brown Sugar - This will help bring sweetness to the chickpeas, which pairs perfectly with the cinnamon. Coconut or white sugar can be used too.
  • Cinnamon - Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon, depending on your preference. 

Recipe FAQs

Chickpeas tossed in cinnamon and sugar in a large, metal mixing bowl.

Are Roasted Chickpeas Healthy

Chickpeas are a great plant-based source of fiber, protein, iron, B6, and potassium! Making this snack super healthy and delicious at the same time. 

How Can I Make Chickpeas in the Oven

Roasted chickpeas can be made in the oven instead. It might be a better route if you’re making a large batch. 

Steps to oven-roast chickpeas: 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 
  3. Transfer the drained, rinsed, and dried chickpeas into a mixing bowl. Toss with oil, cinnamon, and brown sugar. 
  4. Arrange chickpeas onto the baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes, stirring or shaking the chickpeas every 10 minutes.

How To Store

First, allow the air fryer chickpeas to completely cool down. 

Store the roasted chickpeas in an open paper bag, jar, or a sealed reusable silicone bag (or plastic bag) lined with paper towels. 

It’s best stored without a lid or covering to preserve the crispiness. 

Recipe Tips 

  1. Feel free to dry the chickpeas on a paper towel or clean towel if you prefer. 
  2. Adjust the sugar and cinnamon to your liking. If you’re a big cinnamon fan, add more. If you want the chickpeas to be sweeter, add more. 

More Chickpea Recipes: 

  • Chickpea Salad Sandwich 

For more plant-based snacks, check out edible cookie dough, cinnamon date paste, chia seed pumpkin muffins, and cucumber tea sandwiches. 

Tried out this Air Fryer Cinnamon-Spiced Chickpeas recipe?

Please leave a comment below, share it, rate it, or tag a picture @plantbasedandbroke on Instagram and hashtag it #plantbasedandbroke. Show off that creation with us.

Cinnamon-spiced chickpeas in a white bowl with a tea towel.
Air fryer chickpeas with cinnamon and brown sugar in a small, white serving bowl.

Air Fryer Cinnamon-Spiced Chickpeas

Aly Michell
Pop open a can of chickpeas and get them crispy with Air Fryer Cinnamon-Spiced Chickpeas! Made with just FOUR ingredients and an air fryer.
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Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 8 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Gluten-Free
Servings 2 servings
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15.5 ounces canned chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained + rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon oil or cooking oil spray 
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or your choice of sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • After the chickpeas have been rinsed, allow to air dry on the air fryer basket or carefully dry with a clean microfiber towel.
  • Once dried, transfer chickpeas into a mixing bowl and toss with oil, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • With space in-between, arrange chickpeas onto the air fryer basket. Cook for 7-8 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times.

Notes

  1. Feel free to dry the chickpeas on a paper towel or clean towel if you prefer. 
  2. Adjust the sugar and cinnamon to your liking. If you’re a big cinnamon fan, add more. If you want the chickpeas to be sweeter, add more sugar. White granulated or coconut sugar may be used.
  3. First, allow the air fryer chickpeas to completely cool down. Store the roasted chickpeas in an open paper bag, jar, or a sealed reusable silicone bag (or plastic bag) lined with paper towels. It’s best stored without a lid or covering to preserve the crispiness. 
  4. To roast in the oven, cook at 400 degrees F for 20-30 minutes, shaking the pan periodically. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1-servingCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 11gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 613mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg
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Category: Air Fryer, All, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Snacks

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