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    Home » Vegan recipes » Air Fryer Recipes

    Ranch seasoned air fryer chickpeas

    Last Modified: Jul 21, 2020 by Becky Striepe

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    Air Fryer Chickpeas with Easy Ranch Seasoning

    Ranch seasoned air fryer chickpeas are a satisfying, healthy snack. They scratch that itch for flavor, crunch, and salt without the grease of a potato chip.

    bowl of ranch seasoned air fryer chickpeas on an aqua tabletop

    Air fryer ranch chickpeas are also simple to make and super flavorful! You only need six ingredients and less than half an hour to make them.

    Jump To:
    • Why make chickpeas in the air fryer?
    • Recipe notes
    • How to serve them
    • How to store them
    • Air fryer chickpeas

    Raise your hand if you've been snacking like mad lately! I know that Dave and I have been snacking machines, and for the past few weeks we've been trying to be a bit more healthy about our snack choices.

    Need oven directions? Get my oven recipe for ranch roasted chickpeas right here!

    On the weekends, we eat whatever junky treats we want, but during the week, we've been trying to reach for healthy snacks. I tend to go for salty snacks, so seasoned almonds and these crunchy chickpeas have been my go to!

    Why make chickpeas in the air fryer?

    Have you tried making roasted chickpeas in the air fryer yet? It's so quick and easy!

    aqua table with an open can of chickpeas and bowls of spices, salt, and lemon juice and a one tablespoon measuring spoon

    The main advantage to using the air fryer for a recipe like this is the time-saving. Your air fryer will roast chickpeas in half the time it would take in the oven.

    The other advantage, though, is that you don't have to turn on your oven. That's a real bonus during summer months, because who wants to heat up the whole house on a scorcher of a day just for some crunchy chickpeas?

    Recipe notes

    You only need six ingredients available at any grocery store to make these. And I bet that you already have them on hand right this second.

    uncooked chickpeas in the air fryer basket

    To make these, you'll actually be air frying your chickpeas twice. Once to get them sooooo close to the finished texture. Then, a second time to get that ranch seasoning to stick.

    The reason you need to toss in the ranch seasoning later in the game is because those dried spices will burn in the air fryer if you add them too early.

    mixing bowl of cooked chickpeas tossed with ranch seasoning with a large spoon

    Trust me, burnt dill is not delicious.

    And I know that you're here to make something delicious!

    You'll notice that in the instructions, it specifies not to rinse the chickpeas. That's because the liquid in that can of beans -- called aquafaba -- has a lot of properties similar to eggs in cooking. You even toss them in an extra tablespoon of aquafaba before that first round of cooking, for good measure.

    That little bit of aquafaba adds moisture and crunch to the finished recipe. Read more about the magical powers of aquafaba here!

    How to serve them

    Obviously, you can just eat these by the handful. This is probably what I do most often, because they're so addictive.

    If you can manage not to eat these straight out of the air fryer, though, they're delicious on top of salads or your next grain bowl. You can even stuff them into a sandwich or wrap for a little bit of extra protein and crunch.

    How to store them

    You can store your Air Fryer Chickpeas in an airtight container in your pantry. They'll keep for two to three days.

    I do not recommend storing these in the refrigerator. When you stick these in the fridge, a little bit of condensation is going to form on the container, and that is going to soften the chickpeas.

    You want crunchy, satisfying chickpeas!

    bowl of ranch seasoned air fryer chickpeas on an aqua tabletop

    Air fryer chickpeas

    Ranch seasoned air fryer chickpeas are a satisfying, healthy snack. They scratch that itch for flavor, crunch, and salt without the grease of a potato chip.
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    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: air fryer chickpeas
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 17 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 90kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas - drained but NOT rinsed, and save the liquid from the can!
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 teaspoons dried dill
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, toss together the chickpeas and 1 tablespoon of the liquid that you reserved from the can. Air fry at 400° F for 12 minutes.
    • Transfer the chickpeas back to your small bowl, and toss in the olive oil, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and lemon juice, so the beans get nice and coated.
    • Transfer the chickpeas back to your air fryer basket and cook at 350° F for 5 more minutes
    • Serve now, or cool completely and then store in an airtight container (see Notes below).

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Video

    Notes

    • It's critical that you do not rinse your chickpeas. The bit of liquid from the can that clings to the beans adds an extra crunch that you don't want to miss!
    • Don't try to save a step and add the seasoning at the beginning of cooking. The garlic and onion powder will be fine, but the dill in the ranch seasoning will burn if you cook it for so long at such a high temperature. 
    • If you need to store these, let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container on the counter. They will keep for 2-3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcal
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    Comments

    1. Sam

      January 31, 2021 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve tried several recipes for air fryer chickpeas, but this one is my favourite. They always come out the crispiest, and the seasoning is delicious! I recently moved from my parents house (and away from my air fryer :’( ) and requested one for my birthday just so I could keep making these!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 01, 2021 at 10:44 am

        Oh I hope you get that birthday air fryer! Thank you, Sam!

        Reply
    2. Gwen Leron

      July 22, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      While scrolling through Instagram the other day, this recipe popped up in my feed and I was intrigued! Luckily, I had all the ingredients so I made them and we all loved them. We now have a new snack to make when we're craving something crunchy! Thank you, Becky!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 22, 2020 at 1:21 pm

        Thank you so much, Gwen! I'm glad they were a hit with the whole family. I appreciate so much that you took the time to come back and leave a rating and comment!

        Reply
    3. Susan

      February 09, 2020 at 1:43 pm

      So I didn't have any ranch on hand so I used infused cheddar sea salt, old bay, lime juice and sweet chili sauce and a pinch of MCT oil. Yum.

      Reply
    4. Anonymous

      December 29, 2019 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      These would’ve been perfect, but I messed them up! I missed the last 5 minutes at 350, and did them at 400 instead. So unfortunately mine ended up burnt :( But I could tell when I took them out to put the seasonings on that they were about to be crispy and perfect! I will have to try this again and follow directions this time!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        December 31, 2019 at 10:09 am

        Aw, what a bummer that they burned! I can't wait to hear how you like them when you make them again.

        Reply
    5. Arlene

      March 24, 2019 at 3:26 pm

      These are amazing. I wasn't sure about the lemon juice. How do I not eat the entire can!! I used ranch powder already made.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        March 25, 2019 at 8:07 am

        So glad that you dug them, Arlene!

        Reply
    6. Erin

      March 18, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      I made these the first time and they turned out perfectly! And we all loved them! Even my two boys! But since then when I’ve made them the chickpeas start exploding. Any thoughts?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        March 19, 2019 at 8:07 am

        Oh no! This has never happened to me, but I did a little bit of googling, and it sounds like that can happen with roasted chickpeas, in the oven or in the air fryer. I saw one person recommend removing the skins (Maybe it's like what happens when you cook a potato without stabbing it?), but that seems like a lot of extra work! Are they all exploding, or just some? And are the exploded ones still edible?

        Reply
    7. Kristen

      February 20, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      I am currently fighting my second bout with cancer. I am getting freaky about my diet, and chickpeas are a powerhouse and full of protein from what I’ve read. These are so yummy. I used dried beans to eliminate any preservative in canned but I didn’t read the part about saving the water and boiling it down. Some of my chickpeas came out nice and crunchy, while other were not quite as much. Will the water make the difference or a few more minutes cook time? Otherwise, these will be a staple snack for me. I think they’d be excellent in a Salad as well. Thanks for the recipe!
      Trusting Him!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        February 20, 2019 at 3:51 pm

        The water is more for getting the spices to stick than for crunchiness. I'd cook a bit longer and shake more often to get a more uniform result. I'm glad you're enjoying these and hope you have a speedy recovery!

        Reply
    8. Darcy L Wheeles

      October 26, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      What are your recommendations if you use dried garbanzos that have been pressure cooked?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        October 28, 2018 at 9:16 am

        If you still have the liquid, I'd boil it down until it reduces by half, then toss with the cooked chickpeas, then drain. You can save the excess liquid and freeze in ice cube trays to use as an egg replacer in other recipes!

        Reply
    9. Anonymous

      July 31, 2018 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      I made this yesterday and they are beyond delicious! I had only one problem: I ate the whole thing at one time! ?

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        August 01, 2018 at 11:18 am

        Haha that is my favorite kind of problem! So glad to hear that you dug these. :)

        Reply
        • Anonymous

          September 30, 2018 at 10:37 am

          5 stars
          Becky, the garbanzos i

          Reply
        • Maria Delgado

          September 30, 2018 at 10:42 am

          The air fryer garbanzos are so delicious. I made them for my husband as a healthy snack and he LOVED them. I also added a little Cholula and cayenne pepper for heat, and he loved them even more. I can't make them often enough. Am loving all of your recipes,

          Maria

          Reply
          • Becky Striepe

            October 01, 2018 at 9:58 am

            Ooh I love that you added some heat. Cholula is one of my top favorite hot sauces!

            Reply
    10. Michelle Cassata Jordan

      March 03, 2018 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      I made these and they are delicious, but they’re somewhat “wet,” for lack of a better term...is that how they’re supposed to be?? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        March 03, 2018 at 1:54 pm

        Oh weird! No, definitely not. Maybe bump up the cooking time next time. Air fryers are all so different!

        Reply
    11. Vegan Heaven

      April 18, 2017 at 10:32 am

      Roasted chickpeas are the best snack ever! I think I really need to get an air fryer!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 18, 2017 at 12:38 pm

        I think so too, Sina!

        Reply
        • Barb

          February 06, 2020 at 10:31 am

          Does anyone know how many WW points

          Reply
    12. Sarah

      April 16, 2017 at 3:16 am

      My kiddos love ranch! I bet they would devour these!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 16, 2017 at 7:12 am

        Enjoy them! Darrol doesn't like chickpeas, but he loves these.

        Reply
    13. Kristina

      April 15, 2017 at 9:57 pm

      these are in my AF right now ... cannot WAIT to try them! :)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 15, 2017 at 10:09 pm

        Oh yay! Enjoy them, Kristina!

        Reply
    14. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

      April 15, 2017 at 8:06 pm

      I love crispy chickpeas! Only issue is that I need to make so many because they disappear so fast! lol

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 15, 2017 at 8:52 pm

        Ha! I have that problem, also.

        Reply
    15. The Vegan 8

      April 14, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      What a great idea to add a ranch flavoring to chickpeas! These look insanely delicious!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 14, 2017 at 4:50 pm

        Thank you, Brandi!

        Reply
    16. Linda from Veganosity

      April 14, 2017 at 11:17 am

      These look so good! So much healthier than a bag of chips. I need an air fryer!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 14, 2017 at 11:35 am

        You'd love it, Linda!

        Reply
    17. Cadry

      April 13, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      Becky, that's genius to air fry the chickpeas first before adding seasonings and finishing them off. I imagine they maintain a lot more of their seasoning that way!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 13, 2017 at 12:32 pm

        They do! When I tossed it all together first, the dill burnt pretty badly. A few min at the lower temp worked way better!

        Reply
    18. Mel |avirtualvegan.com

      April 11, 2017 at 11:38 pm

      And winks come out as question marks here! How weird.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 12, 2017 at 9:24 am

        Oh man, I always forget about that. Thank you for telling me!

        Reply
    19. Mel |avirtualvegan.com

      April 11, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      I love Dreena's comment. I agree. You are the #airfryergoddess ? I am loving this recipe. I am an unrecoverable chickpea addict!

      Reply
    20. Alisa Fleming

      April 11, 2017 at 11:21 pm

      Ooh, I love baked chickpeas and am always looking for new flavors to try!

      Reply
    21. Dreena

      April 11, 2017 at 9:02 pm

      You are the air frying queen! We must hashtag it... #airfryergoddess ?? Think?! :) Love the idea of ranch too.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 11, 2017 at 9:57 pm

        Aw thank you so much, Dreena! ???

        Reply
    22. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      April 11, 2017 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      Ranch Chickpeas? Yes, please! This are definitely happening very soon!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 11, 2017 at 7:21 pm

        Enjoy, Amy!

        Reply
    23. Jenn

      April 11, 2017 at 7:08 pm

      Roasted chickpeas are such a great snack! The seasoning on here I'm sure makes them totally addictive! Yum!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 11, 2017 at 7:21 pm

        Super addictive. Enjoy them, Jenn!

        Reply
    24. Nicole Dawson

      April 11, 2017 at 3:03 pm

      I love all your air-fryer recipes. I cannot image how many people have bought them because you you.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        April 11, 2017 at 3:55 pm

        Ha! Thank you, Nicole! :)

        Reply
    25. Dianne

      April 10, 2017 at 1:05 pm

      I have some chickpeas in the freezer that I need to defrost so I can make this! Looks so good!

      Reply

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