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Spiced Crispy Pitta Chips and Chickpeas

These spiced crispy pitta chips and chickpeas are a simple yet satisfying healthy snack, infused with Middle Eastern flavors and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Vegan
Calories: 305
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Base
  • ½ tin ½ x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 piece 1 pitta bread
For the Spice Blend
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic granules
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For Serving
  • Fresh hummus Optional: fresh vegetables, olives, or cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 195°C (383°F).
  2. Tip your drained chickpeas onto a clean tea towel and rub them until they’re completely dry and most of the skins have rubbed off.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine your beautifully dried chickpeas with half the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Tip the seasoned chickpeas into your air fryer basket and set the timer for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  5. While the chickpeas are cooking, cut your pitta bread into triangular pieces, pulling apart the two layers.
  6. Add the remaining olive oil to your reserved mixing bowl with the pitta pieces.
  7. When the chickpea timer goes off, tip those golden chickpeas into the bowl with the pitta and toss everything together.
  8. Tip everything back into the air fryer for another 7-8 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  9. Once cooked, tip everything into your bowl and sprinkle with spices, shaking to coat.
  10. Serve immediately while everything is crispy.

Notes

Make sure to dry and remove the skins from the chickpeas for maximum crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.