BBQ Air Fryer Chickpeas

Are you looking for a tasty and easy way to prepare the humble bean, the chickpea. How about BBQ air fryer chickpeas? The combination of smoky-sweet flavors, savory spices, and crunchy chickpeas will make for an ideal side dish or snack. This air fryer recipe can be easily prepared in just minutes and is packed with flavor!

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chickpeas*

2 tablespoons your favorite BBQ Rub (or mix together equal parts brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin)

1 tablespoon avocado oil

Salt to taste

*If using canned chickpeas, make sure to drain, rinse and dry them first.

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a small bowl combine olive oil with BBQ Rub until thoroughly mixed.

Add chickpeas to air fryer basket and drizzle the BBQ Rub mixture over top. Toss lightly so that all of the chickpeas are evenly coated in the spice mix.

Place basket in preheated air fryer and cook for 8 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit or until slightly crispy on outside and fully cooked through on inside (if needed add an additional minute or two).

Sprinkle on some extra salt as desired before serving (optional).

Substitutions

• If you don’t have an air fryer it is possible to make this recipe in the oven instead – preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit before tossing Chickpeas with oil, spices, and salt in a baking sheet then bake for 20 minutes or until crispy on edges stirring halfway through baking time).

• To replace the BBQ Rub a blend of equal parts smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and ground cumin can be used as well as any other favorite spice blend from your pantry!

Recipe Tips

• For added texture use raw shelled pumpkin seeds or chopped unsalted peanuts over top of finished dish if desired before serving.
• If adding an additional ingredient such as mushrooms or peppers make sure to start cooking those ingredients first in order to prevent burning of their respective exteriors due to longer cooking times required for these types of ingredients when prepared in air fryers/ovens before adding Chickpeas directly afterwards as per instructions above!

FAQs

Q: Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

A: Yes! Once fully cooked Chickpeas can be cooled down completely before storing in sealed container in refrigerator up until 3 days prior to serving again either cold or reheated following instructions above as desired by user.

Q: Can I use canned chickpeas for this recipe?

A: Yes, canned chickpeas can be used however they should be drained and rinsed before using in the recipe.

Q: Can I substitute oil for the BBQ Rub mixture?

A: Yes, olive oil or another preferred cooking oil can be substituted if desired.

Q: What other types of spices can I utilize in this recipe?

A: Any kind of your favorite spices such as chili powder, cumin, garlic powder or onion powder can be used to replace or enhance your chosen BBQ Rub blend.

Q: Is an air fryer necessary for this recipe?

A: An air fryer is not necessary as this dish can also be prepared in an oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes stirring halfway through baking time.

Q: Does it matter what type of cooked chickpeas are used in the recipe?

A: Not necessarily, any cooked variety should do; however, adjust the amount added and cooking time as needed depending on type used!

Q: How long will these BBQ rub air fryer chickpeas last after they’ve been cooked?

A: These chickpeas should last up to 3 days stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator prior to serving again either cold or reheated following instructions above as desired by user.

Q: Are there any additional ingredients that could be added to give the Chickpea dish more flavor or texture?

A: To add extra flavor and texture raw shelled pumpkin seeds or chopped unsalted peanuts could both be used over top of finished dish if desired before serving.

Q: Can I cook other ingredients alongside the Chickpeas with this method?

A : Yes! If adding an additional ingredient such as mushrooms or peppers make sure to start cooking those ingredients first in order to prevent burning of their respective exteriors due to longer cooking times required for these types of ingredients when prepared in air fryers/ovens before adding Chickpeas directly afterwards as per instructions above!

Q: Does it matter what variety of BBQ rub is used for this recipe?

A : Not necessarily, any style of store-bought barbecue rub should work with no major differences in taste; however consider adjusting amount added based on spice level preference prior to exact measurement given within recipe instructions itself.

Q : Are there any tips or suggestions on how best cook my Chickpeas if using them fresh/dry out-of-the-bag rather than canned ?

A : Absolutely! Cook pre-soaked chickpeas for around 1-1.5 hours in salted water, stirring occasionally throughout whole process; once done allow them cool down completely before using in your BBQ rub air fryer Chickpea recipe according instructions above!

So there you have it, the ultimate guide to BBQ air fryer chickpeas. We hope this has given you some more insight on how to make these delicious snacks in your own kitchen! Enjoy and happy cooking! 🙂