Crunchy, spicy and packed with protein, these Air Fryer Tajin chickpeas are the perfect healthy snack to munch on when you’re hit by a mid-day hunger pang.
All you need is 3 ingredients, under 5 minutes of prep time and your trusty Air Fryer to make this addictive snack. Best of all, it’s gluten-free and vegan too- just like my favorite Tajin nuts.
Over the last year, I have taken myself on a quest of trying out homemade versions of different spice mixes and seasonings from around the world. My homemade Tajin seasoning got a lot of love, and I explored a whole lot of recipes featuring it.
And while
Quick Look: Air Fryer Tajin Chickpeas
- 🔪 Prep time: 5 minutes.
- ⏲️ Cook time: 10 minutes.
- 👪 Servings: 2.
- 📋 Main ingredients: Chickpeas, Tajin seasoning, and olive oil.
- ♨️ Cooking method: Pat chickpeas completely dry 🡢 toss with olive oil 🡢 air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway 🡢 sprinkle with Tajin seasoning while warm 🡢 toss to coat and serve.
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy.
- 🥣 Serving ideas: Enjoy as a crunchy snack, serve as part of a Mexican-style snack platter along with some Texas toothpicks, or add to salads and bowls for extra crunch and protein.
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What's So Great About the Recipe?
- They are absolute flavor bombs and have an amazingly crispy and crunchy texture- perfect for munching. Team them up with some Tajin popcorn if you’re looking for another easy snack.
- You’ll need just 3 ingredients and a few minutes of hands-on time to make these! It doesn’t get any easier than this!
- There’s a ton of ways you can put these crunchy spiced chickpeas to use- I love adding them to my salad bowls whenever I run out of my crunchy salad topper.
Recipe Ingredients
Chickpeas: I used soaked, cooked chickpeas here. Use canned chickpeas if you want to make things quicker.
Tajin seasoning: Take a few minutes to make your own
Olive oil: Just a little, to help the seasoning stick to the chickpeas. Use habanero infused oil for a spicy kick, or lemon infused oil for a bit of citrusy zing.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Use different seasoning mixes to try different versions of Air Fryer roasted chickpeas. Try my homemade peri peri seasoning or easy garlic bread seasoning.
- Add a dash of cumin powder to the mix to lend the chickpeas a bit of an earthy flavor and aroma.
- If you don’t have
Tajin seasoning, look for chili lime seasoning or Mexican seasoning in the spices aisle. - Add an extra kick of heat to the chickpeas by sprinkling some paprika or cayenne into the mix, and a dash of sea salt too- I do this when I make hot honey roasted peanuts.
How to Make Tajin Chickpeas in Air Fryer
Step 1: Pat dry the chickpeas to remove any moisture from the surface.
Step 2: Transfer chickpeas in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket, and drizzle some olive oil over them. Toss well to make sure all the chickpeas are coated well.
Step 3: Air fry for 10-12 minutes, giving them a quick shake midway through the cooking time, around the 5 minute mark.
Step 4: Remove in a bowl and sprinkle
Top Tip
To make cleanup easier, line the Air Fryer basket with parchment paper or liners.
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Make sure you drain away any excess liquid and pat dry the chickpeas well to remove all traces of moisture before you start to coat them in the
Tajin . This is important, as it helps the chickpeas have that crispy and crunchy texture. - Avoid overcrowding the Air Fryer basket with too many chickpeas. Leave some room for the hot air to circulate through the basket, and shake the basket a few times to get the chickpeas to crisp up on all sides and to keep them from burning.
- Once they’re done, allow the air fried chickpeas to cool down completely and then transfer them to an airtight container. I always do this when I make my Indian masala peanuts too.
- If you want the chickpeas to have a more intense
Tajin flavor, sprinkle some more of the seasoning on them right after they’re out of the Air Fryer.
How to Serve Air Fryer Tajin Chickpeas
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And if you’re like me, and ended up making a huge batch of the spiced chickpeas, you can add them to your simple salad bowl for an extra protein boost- I love adding it to my favorite chickpea egg salad. It's either these chickpeas or my all-time favorite chili lime pepitas.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
You can! To make oven-roasted chickpeas, spread the seasoned chickpeas on a lined baking sheet and bake them at 425 degrees for about 20-30 minutes.
Revive your roasted or air fried chickpeas and bring back their crunch by popping them in the Air Fryer for a few minutes.
Check the Air Fryer basket at the 10 minute mark to see if the chickpeas are browned and crunchy. If they’re not, add them in again for a few minutes.
Store your leftover
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Air Fryer Tajin Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas
- 2 tablespoon Tajin seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Pat dry the chickpeas to remove any moisture from the surface.
- Transfer chickpeas in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket, and drizzle some olive oil over them. Toss well to make sure all the chickpeas are coated well.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, giving them a quick shake midway through the cooking time, around the 5 minute mark.
- Remove in a bowl and sprinkle Tajin seasoning over the warm chickpeas. Toss well to coat. Serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
- To make cleanup easier, line the Air Fryer basket with parchment paper or liners.
- Make sure you pat dry the chickpeas well to remove all traces of moisture before you start to air fry them.
- Don't overcrowd the Air Fryer basket with too many chickpeas. Leave some room for the hot air to circulate through the basket, and shake the basket a few times to get the chickpeas to crisp up on all sides and to keep them from burning.
