Zesty Pepperoni Crunch

Crispy Peas & Beans
Total time 40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cans 15 ounces each chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
  • ounces frozen edamame soybeans, thawed
  • 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!
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Course Airfryer / Snacks
Diets Vegetarian