Today, I’ve got a delicious, easy, high fibre snack for you. My crispy air fryer cinnamon chickpeas are such a simple thing to make but perfect for on the go snacking, throwing in a kids lunchbox or just a little hit of something sweet when you need it.
I’ve really been trying to up my fibre intake the past year so I’ve been trying to think of ways to get it in throughout the day. I can’t eat too much at once without making myself sick so adding fibre to my snacks is the easiest way to hit my goals.
Chickpeas are an awesome source of fibre and they also have protein making this an ideal, filling snack. Making these in the air fryer couldn’t be easier so look for more flavour variations to come!
For some other high fibre snacks, try my fruit and nut granola, great to through with some fruit and yogurt or my chocolate chip pear sauce muffins for something a little bit different.
Can I Double the Batch?
Absolutely, just ensure you don’t have too many put in the basket at once. They should be nearly in a layer. A few overlapping is fine but you don’t want them 3 deep or they won’t crisp up nicely and some may start to burn.
Do I Need to Remove the Skins?
No, I never do. It’s time consuming and annoying and for this recipe, I don’t think it makes a difference.
What Texture Should These Be?
They should be crunchy all the way through. If you want them crispy on the outside and a bit softer on the inside, cook them for a couple minutes less.
How Can I Tell When They’re Done?
They’ll shrink in size, be crispy on the outside, which you can easily tell by the sound when you shake the basket. The easiest way though is to try one. See if you like the texture or if you need to cook a little longer.
How to Store?
Crispy cinnamon chickpeas should be stored in an open container to maintain their crispness. Eat within a couple days for the best texture.
Can I Make These Cinnamon Chickpeas in the Oven?
Yes, just lay parchment paper on a baking sheet and spread the chickpeas over it. Do everything pretty much the same, stirring them every so often. They will probably take 25-30 minutes in the oven so it will be a little longer than the air fryer.
Are These Gluten Free?
Yupp! Nothing here should contain gluten but check your ingredients just to be sure.
As a side note, if making anything gluten free for someone with an allergy, ensure you thoroughly wash any equipment, jars or utensils. Any contact with flour may trigger an allergy. I like to say any baking I do in my own home is gluten friendly as I am using flour often and cannot guarantee there’s been no cross contamination.
Baking Tips
- Don’t overcook them as they will start to burn.
- For best results, be sure to shake your basket a few times while they’re cooking.
- Ensure you’re using canned or already cooked chickpeas.
- No need to dry them off but make sure they’re not dripping wet from rinsing them.
- I create my recipes based off weights so I recommend measuring by weights if you own a scale . It’s actually so much easier and makes for much less cleanup. I wish I had baked by weight from the beginning, I could never go back now.
More High Fibre Snacks
Today’s song is a current one on the radio and I must say, I really enjoy her voice. Here’s Man I Need by Olivia Dean. Happy Baking!! **Disclaimer: Liv’s Little Muffins owns no rights to this song.
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Crispy Air Fryer Cinnamon Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 19 fl oz (about 2 cups) can no salt added chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 tbsp (14g) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (22g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt (1/8 tsp if using a regular salted can)
Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas as much as you can after rinsing them. Add them to a small bowl and toss in the oil. Dump them into the air fryer, making sure they have enough room to spread out. (You don't want them too on top of each other or they won't crisp up much.)
- Cook at 390℉ for 10 minutes. While they cook, add the sugar, cinnamon and salt to a small bowl and mix. Once the 10 minutes is up, add half the seasoning and toss. Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, tossing a couple times throughout.
- Taste one carefully as they'll be hot, to make sure they're crisp enough. If not, cook them for an additional 1-2 minutes. Toss them in the rest of the cinnamon sugar and allow to fully cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
