Air fryer za'atar chickpeas
A crunchy, tangy snack made from a tin of chickpeas, with homemade za'atar and lemon.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.30 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 301kcal
- 38.9gcarbs
- 4.2gof which sugars
- 7.4gfat
- 1.6gsaturates
- 16.7gprotein
- 12.8gfibre
- 1.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Tip them onto a clean tea towel and rub dry, removing any loose skins. The drier they are, the crunchier they get.
- 2
Toss the chickpeas with the olive oil and salt in a bowl.
- 3
Heat the air fryer to 200C. Cook the chickpeas in the basket for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 4 minutes, until deep golden and crisp. They will pop a little.
14 min - 4
Mix the thyme, sesame seeds, sumac and lemon zest in a bowl.
- 5
Tip the hot chickpeas into the bowl and toss to coat. Cool for 5 minutes; they crisp up more as they cool.
- 6
Eat the same day, as they soften in a closed tub.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
