Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe!
Crispy, sweet, and allergy-safe! These dairy-free vegan cinnamon sugar chickpeas make the perfect budget-friendly snack!
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Equipment
- Collander to rinse and drain the chickpeas
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula or spoon
- Clean towel or paper towels for drying the chickpeas for drying the chickpeas
- Airtight jar or snack container for storage
Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned chickpeas (15.5 oz garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed
- 1 to 2 tbsp Neutral oil or cooking spray avocado or canola work great
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar or use coconut sugar for a refined sugar-free version
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse and drain your chickpeas. Lay them on paper towels to dry for 10 to 15 minutes, patting if needed.
- Whilst the chickpeas are drying, preheat your air fryer to 395oF.
- Once dry, place the chickpeas in your preheated air fryer, and spray them with 1 - 2 tbsp oil, tossing to coat.
- Spread the chickpeas in a single layer, giving them space to crisp up. Air fry for 20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes throughout, to make sure they cook evenly.
- When they're done air fryer place your chickpea into a mixing bowl and add your brown sugar and cinnamon immediately, tossing to coat.Top Tip - You can spray a little oil over the chickpeas again at this stage so they grab hold of the brown sugar and cinnamon a little easier!
Notes
Storage & Serving Tips
- Store any leftovers in an airtight jar or snack container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For extra crunch, pop them back in the air fryer for 2 minutes before serving.
- These make a great topping for yogurt (dairy-free of course), smoothie bowls, or even salads for a little sweet crunch!
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $2.50