Name: Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas with Garlic and Thyme
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans (14 oz. each) of chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and blotted dry; 2 T. of olive oil; 1/4 t. red pepper flakes; sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 12 sprigs of fresh thyme; 2 T. minced garlic

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I was given an air fryer to review by Cosori, and this recipe for Crispy, Tasty, Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas with Garlic and Thyme is one of my favorite snacks. Not only did this recipe turn out very well in the air fryer, it’s also faster than traditional oven roasting.

Crispy, Tasty, Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas with Garlic and Thyme

Some Facts About Chickpeas and Nutrition

First, chickpeas, which are also known as garbanzo beans, are a legume.

They’re also the main ingredient in most types of hummus. No, Virginia, hummus does not come from a hummus plant, nor does it dangle in its plastic container, from a little hummus bush. It’s ground up garbanzo beans, ground up sesame seeds, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and stuff.

Second, they’re really good for you. Chickpeas are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein. They make an excellent meat substitute for a vegetarian or vegan diet, or for those of us who are trying to eat less meat. One cup of chickpeas contains 1/3 the amount of protein needed in an adult’s diet.

The bottom line is: this is a DELICIOUS snack, you can feel GREAT about, because you’re really doing your body a favor by eating it.

My Review of the Cosori Air Fryer

Ever since Cosori sent me a Pressure Cooker to review, I’ve been so impressed by their products. They offer small appliances that get the job done right, at a reasonable price. My husband and I were so impressed by the quality of the pressure cooker, in fact, that when our old tea kettle gave up the ghost, we immediately purchased our new instant electric kettle from Cosori.

So I had high hopes when it came to this air fryer, and I was not disappointed.

Here we see my Cosori Air Fryer with a special guest appearance/photobomb by Gus.

We all know the benefit of air frying is that you can cook with less fat, right? So I’m going to zoom over that part. Basically, it’s like a mini-convection oven, that preheats faster than a regular large convection oven. And not all of us have a convection function on our ovens. (I do, and I love it, because I find it bakes everything more evenly, in less time.)

I’m kind of a sucker when it comes to blue light technology, so I liked the control panel display. The display contains several pre-set suggested times for whatever you’re air frying, including beef, chicken, fish, shrimp, bacon and a pre-heat function button on the left.

On the right you can see the pre-sets for frozen foods, fries, veggies, root veggies, breads, and desserts. You can see that the finish is a brushed black matte. It offers temperature selections from 170º to 400ºF, and comes with a recipe book that will help you gain the confidence you need to try your own recipes.

One of the most helpful features, I found, was the alarm to remind me when it was time to “shake” (or flip) whatever I was air frying.

So do I recommend the Cosori Air Fryer? I do! However, I especially recommend it to those who don’t already have a convection function on their regular oven.

About the Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Chickpea Recipe

Here’s the best news: IT’S EASY!!! Oh, wait, there’s more: IT’S DELICIOUS!!! And…it’s FRUGAL!!! (That means it’s cheap/budget friendly.) And it’s HEALTHY! Low in fat. High in vitamins, minerals, protein…all that good stuff.

I found a similar recipe in a Cookbook called “Great Good Food”, by Julie Rosso, one of the authors of the Silver Palate Cookbook. And so I’ve been doing something like her recipe, since it was published.

Can I Use Canned Chickpeas?

Yes, you CAN!!! (get it?) All you need to do is rinse, and drain them well. I’d even blot them with paper towels, after you’ve rinsed and drained them to get them as dry as possible. Canned beans will work just fine.

But I very often cook dried garbanzo beans I’ve cooked myself. That way I know how much salt is going in there, and I can add a little more flavor to them. I generally add some onion, a bay leaf, and salt when I cook mine. The added flavor make me prefer my home-cooked garbanzo beans to store-bought canned beans.

Here’s the Process for Air Fryer Roasted Chickpeas:

Once your garbanzo beans are rinsed and dried, dump them in a bowl, and drizzle them with some olive oil.

Season them up with some chopped fresh thyme leaves, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Spread them out in the air fryer basket, and try to get them, as much as possible, all in a single layer, so that the hot air will circulate through them. Halfway through the Root Vegetable Cooking Cycle, when it’s time to stir them, add the chopped garlic. Don’t add the garlic earlier or it will burn, and become bitter.

Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Chick Peas with Garlic and Thyme

Sprinkle them when they come out with a bit more sea salt. Serve garnished with some fresh thyme stems.

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Yield: 4 servings