The Best Air Fryer Ranch Chickpeas

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If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious snack, then air fryer ranch chickpeas are the perfect treat. This easy to make recipe takes under 30 minutes and is incredibly versatile. It makes a great vegetarian dish or can be used as a topping for tacos, salads, and more.

Whether you like them spicy or mild, savory or sweet, this ranch roasted chickpeas recipe has it all!

What ingredients do you need for these delicious Air Fryer ranch Chickpeas?

• 3 – 15 oz cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 
• ½ tablespoon Dry Buttermilk Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated Garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated Onion
• 1/2 teaspoons dried Dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon dried Onion Flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Chives
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Cooking spray (or 2 TBSP olive oil)

How do you make these ranch chickpeas?

1. Preheat your air fryer at 400° for five minutes.
2. Lay your garbanzo beans on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Pat dry.
3. Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper.
4. Spread your chickpeas evenly in your air fryer. Don’t have any beans overlapping.
5. Cook your beans for 30 minutes in the air fryer at 400° or until golden brown and toasted to your liking. Shake your basket every 10 minutes.
6. In a large bowl, mix together your seasonings: Buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic, onion, dill weed, onion flakes, chives, salt and pepper. 
7. Once your chickpeas are done, spray your chickpeas generously with cooking spray, or olive oil. 
8. Add your chickpeas to your ranch seasoning. Stir well so that the seasoning is evenly distributed over your beans.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Once they’re done cooking, remove from the basket and transfer onto a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet to absorb any excess oil. These ranch roasted chickpeas are now ready to be served!

You can serve these crunchy little bites with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them plain with a sprinkle of salt on top. Either way, they make an excellent snack that is full of protein and fiber while still being low in fat per serving. For those that love spice there was this ranch seasoned version – feel free to add some extra cayenne pepper if desired!

These delicious air fryer ranch chickpeas make an easy healthy snack that you will love making time after time. Share the recipe with family and friends – they won’t be able to get enough!

How do you store these ranch chickpeas?

Ranch chickpeas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, simply spread them onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (177°C) until they are warm and crispy.

If you’re looking to switch up the flavor of your air fryer ranch chickpeas, why not try adding some of these fun variations?

Spicy Ranch Chickpeas: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the mix for a spicy kick.

Sweet Ranch Chickpeas: Use a sweet ranch dressing instead of the traditional savory one and add some brown sugar to balance out the sweetness.

Mediterranean Ranch Chickpeas: Add rosemary, oregano, and thyme for an Italian-inspired flavor profile.

Buffalo Ranch Chickpeas: Drizzle with hot sauce for a classic buffalo flavor.

Garlic Parmesan Ranch Chickpeas: Top with grated Parmesan cheese and garlic powder for a savory twist.

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What are some other fun air fryer recipes to try?

Easy Air Fryer Pizza Bombs

Easy Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Drumsticks

Air Fryer Breakfast Pizzas