Air-Fryer Masala Chickpeas
By admin · Published October 19, 2026 · Updated October 19, 2026

Make air-fryer masala chickpeas with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This Indian-inspired recipe serves 3.
Approximate total time: 20 min.
Thedietco serving tip
Keep a mindful portion and treat this as part of your overall daily eating pattern, not an unlimited “free food.”
Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.
Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Roasted chickpeas.jpg by Fumikas Sagisavas · CC0. Resized and converted to WebP.
- Servings
- 3 servings
- Cuisine
- Indian · Indian-inspired
Ingredients
- Cooked chickpeas 2 cups thoroughly drained
- Oil 2 tsp
- Paprika or Kashmiri chilli 1/2 tsp
- Roasted cumin 1 tsp
- Amchur 1/2 tsp
- Garlic powder 1/4 tsp
- Salt to taste
Method
- Pat chickpeas completely dry with a clean towel.
- Toss with oil, cumin, paprika, amchur, garlic powder and salt.
- Air-fry at 190°C for 12–16 minutes, shaking basket twice.
- Cool 5 minutes before serving; they crisp further as they cool.