Description
This air fryer recipe transforms canned chickpeas into a crispy, flavor-packed snack or side dish. The harissa-tahini glaze delivers a spicy and savory taste with maximum crunch and minimal oil, perfect for quick, healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g canned chickpeas (15 oz), drained, rinsed, and dried
- 30 mL harissa paste (2 tbsp)
- 15 mL tahini (1 tbsp)
- 5 mL maple syrup (1 tsp)
- 5 mL fresh lemon juice (1 tsp)
- 15 mL olive oil (1 tbsp), divided
- 5 mL ground cumin (1 tsp)
- 2.5 mL smoked paprika (1/2 tsp)
- 2.5 mL fine sea salt (1/2 tsp)
- 2.5 mL freshly ground black pepper (1/2 tsp)
- 15 g fresh parsley or cilantro (1/4 cup chopped)
Instructions
- Prep Chickpeas: Rinse and thoroughly pat dry the chickpeas with a towel. Removing excess moisture is essential for achieving a crispy texture in the air fryer.
- Make Glaze: Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F). In a medium bowl, whisk together the harissa paste, tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, 5 mL (1 tsp) of olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until the glaze is smooth.
- Coat Chickpeas: Add the dried chickpeas and the remaining 10 mL (2 tsp) of olive oil to the bowl with the glaze. Toss well to ensure every chickpea is evenly coated. (If the glaze is too thick, add a small amount of water or extra oil to thin it slightly.)
- Air Fry in Batches: Transfer the coated chickpeas to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 190°C (375°F) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously every 5-7 minutes during cooking, until the chickpeas are golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the chickpeas from the air fryer and transfer to a serving bowl. Let them cool for about 5 minutes; they will crisp up significantly during this time. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving warm.
Notes
To achieve truly crispy results, ensure the chickpeas are completely dry before coating. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket by cooking in batches if necessary. The chickpeas will become crunchier as they cool.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: harissa, chickpeas, snack, air fryer, crispy, spicy, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, quick