Are chickpeas low carb?

Chickpeas contain 35 grams of carbs per cup, so they could not be considered low in carbs. They do contain 9.6 grams of fiber and 10.7 grams of protein, making them a good choice for a healthy diet.

How do you store roasted chickpeas?

Chickpeas contain 10.7 grams of protein per cup

Why are my chickpeas not crispy?

Cooked chickpeas contain a lot of water. That water needs to be evaporated away in the cooking process first before adding the oil, or the chickpeas will turn out chewy or hard instead of crispy. After adding oil they can then b e cooked until crisp.

How to Get the Best Crispy Chickpeas with an Air Fryer

Ingredients

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1 can of chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans), 15 oz.
3 tablespoons oil, such as olive oil or avocado oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoning of choice (see Notes)
Ground black pepper, (optional) to taste

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Instructions

Empty the can of chickpeas into a colander and rinse with water. Drain well. Blot dry with paper towels and remove any loose chickpea skins
Put the dried chickpeas in a small bowl and add your chosen spices along with 1 tablespoon oil.
Cook in air fryer at 400℉ for 10 minutes to drive off the moisture from the chickpeas.
Remove the air fryer basket, toss with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and heat for 10 minutes (or more) until they are really crispy.

Notes

Melted coconut oil can be used in place of the other oils mentioned.

For seasoning ideas, read "So Many flavor Choices!" in the post above

Author: beneficialbento
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: sauces, dressings, seasonings
Method: air fryer
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 191
Sugar:
Sodium: 311.4 mg
Fat: 12.7 g
Carbohydrates: 15.1 g
Fiber: 4.9 g
Protein: 5.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg