Zesty Pepperoni Crunch
Crispy Peas & Beans
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cans 15 ounces each chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
- 6½ ounces frozen edamame soybeans, thawed
- ⅛ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 2 tsp fennel seeds
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- ¼ cup pepitas pumpkin seed kernels, optional
Instructions
- Preheat a 5- or 6-quart air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
- Place the chickpeas on a paper towel-lined tray and pat them with more paper towels until they are well dried.
- Repeat this process for the edamame on fresh paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Combine the granulated garlic, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, onion powder, paprika, and salt flakes in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle half of the spice mix over the chickpeas.
- Carefully pull out the air fryer pan and basket.
- Place the chickpeas in the basket and slide the pan and basket back into the appliance.
- Keep the temperature set at 350°F and set the timer for 15 minutes.
- Cook, turning the chickpeas twice during the cooking time, until they are crisp and golden.
- If you are using pepitas, add them 2 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
- Transfer the crisp chickpeas to a clean bowl to cool.
- In a bowl, combine the edamame, the remaining olive oil, and the remaining spice mix.
- Place the edamame in the basket.
- Keep the temperature set at 350°F and set the timer for 12 minutes.
- Cook, turning the edamame twice during the cooking time, until they are crisp and darkened.
- Transfer the edamame to the bowl with the chickpeas to cool.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
The mixture of crisp peas and beans will keep well in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Enjoy your homemade pepperoni-flavored crisp peas and beans!