Fried Channa (chickpeas) in the Air Fryer

Air Fryer Channa (chickpeas)

Soak dried chickpeas overnight

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Drain cooked chickpeas

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Pat dry on a paper towel or tea towel

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Add a small amount of nuetral oil to the chickpeas

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Preheat air fryer to 385F. Add chickpeas to the air fryer basket.

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Add spice blend and salt to fried channa. Stir to coat.

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Crunchy air fried channa makes a great snack!

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Air Fryer Channa (chickpeas)

Soak dried chickpeas overnight

Soak dried chickpeas overnight

In the morning simmer gently.

In the morning simmer gently.

Drain cooked chickpeas

Drain cooked chickpeas

Pat dry on a paper towel or tea towel

Pat dry on a paper towel or tea towel

Add a small amount of nuetral oil to the chickpeas

Add a small amount of nuetral oil to the chickpeas

Preheat air fryer to 385F. Add chickpeas to the air fryer basket.

Preheat air fryer to 385F. Add chickpeas to the air fryer basket.

Add spice blend and salt to fried channa. Stir to coat.

Add spice blend and salt to fried channa. Stir to coat.

Crunchy air fried channa makes a great snack!

Crunchy air fried channa makes a great snack!