Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas are delicious as a crunchy topper for salads, creamy soups, or grain bowls. Start by trying them instead of croutons in a Caesar, sprinkled over spinach soup, or folded into a spicy salmon bowl. Of course, they're also ideal served in a bowl as an afternoon pick-me-up or as a snack with cocktails. You can also toss a batch of the chickpeas with hot popcorn for a protein-packed movie snack. 

An air fryer is the perfect device for making perfectly crispy chickpeas, since it both removes moisture from the legumes without adding in fat. Here, they're seasoned with chili powder for a deeply savory, slightly spicy snack. The spices are super easy to mix up in future batches. Swap in za'atar and sprinkle the chickpeas over creamy hummus or try curry powder instead and serve the chickpeas over Greek yogurt with cilantro and pickled red onions.

P.S. Don't discard the liquid from the can of chickpeas! Also known as aquafaba, the liquid is a vegan replacement for eggs and turns into everything from fluffy meringue to chocolate mousse.