Crispy Chickpea Tacos Air Fryer + Oven (GF, Vegan)
These delicious Air Fryer Chickpea Tacos are flavourful and colourful and quick to whip up. It’s an easy vegetarian dinner that uses everyday pantry ingredients and is perfect for weeknight dinners!
Suitable for Gluten-Free and Vegan diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
So you know those Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas that we made a few weeks back? The ones where we got the chickpeas soooooo crunchy on the outside and yet soooo creamy on the inside?
Well, we are going to make more of them and scatter them over some crunchy cabbage, sliced up radishes and soft corn tortillas to make the best ever Spiced Crispy Chickpea Tacos. #awesomesnackturneddinner.
Worry not, if you don’t have an air fryer, as I will work you through how to make the chickpeas in the oven instead. It takes a little bit longer but that’s ok as you know it is going to be worth it.
These Chickpea Tacos are for all you taco lovers out there. Plus, all you I-am-tired-of-eating-the-same-old-tacos peeps out there. Plus, the ‘I want to put chickpeas in everything’ folk too. We are being all inclusive here.
If you like this you might also like like Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas and this Air Fryer Chicken Fried rice.
These gluten-free vegan tacos are sweet, subtly spicy and colourful way get some goodness into you. It is easy to double or triple the recipe to feed a hungry crowd. Great for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Mexican movie nights, game day eats and just because you want them evenings.
They also work well as a full-on family-friendly meal too (now you see why we left the chilli out).
A foodie tip moment here. Throw in some sweet dried cranberries along with your Chickpea Tacos. Whilst not essential, they add a juicy sweetness to your tacos and bring them up to a little more woah.
Air Fryer Chickpea Taco Tools
KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED
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Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.
- Air Fryer.
- Use this handy spatula for stirring the chickpeas.
- Measure out your spices with these measuring spoon set.
- Mix your chickpeas in these mixing bowls.
- Try this spice kit for different flavours on the chickpeas.
- Cook chickpeas on this roasting pan if you prefer them in the oven.
- Bowls with covers.
- Store leftover food in these bowls.
- Please check out my must-have list of Air Fryer accessories. There is something for everyone.
Ready to whip up a quick colourful supper? Then gather all your ingredients and let me show you …
How to Make Chickpea Tacos
Roast the Chickpeas in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 390F / 200C.
- Mix the oil, paprika, cumin and salt in a bowl, then stir in the chickpeas till they are all coated.
- Add the chickpeas into the air fryer basket and cook for 12-15 mins turning halfway through.
Foodie Tip: Air Fryer temperatures vary widely so you may need a little more or a little less time to cook. The first time you cook these start with the lower time and adjust from there.
How To Roast the Chickpeas in the Oven
- Preheat the oven to fan-assisted 180C / 200 C / 400F / gas 6.
- Mix the oil, paprika, cumin and salt in a bowl, then stir in the chickpeas till they are all coated.
- Spread chickpeas out on a roasting tray and roast for 20-30 mins, stirring a few times during cooking.
- Cook until the chickpeas are golden and crispy on the outside, but creamy and soft on the inside.
Make The Air Fryer Chickpea Tacos.
Assemble tacos and top with coconut yoghurt and limes for squeezing.
Vegan Taco Tips
- For the chickpeas to crisp up, you have to make sure they are completely dry before you add the spiced oil mixture.
- You can add an extra min or two for crispier chickpeas. Do keep an eye on them though as they burn very quickly.
- You can easily vary the spices you add to the chickpeas to your taste.
- These also work well with a dash of sriracha or chipotle sauce mixed in.
- If you want to prep ahead the chickpeas, then do and let them cool down completely before keeping for a couple of hours.
As air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, this recipe includes a range of suggested cook times.
Recipe Variations
Chickpea Tacos with Mango Salsa
You could quite easily make these Chickpea Tacos with Mango Salsa. Just add yourself a good old helping of your favourite salsa and you are good to go.
Chickpea Tacos with Guacamole
Another variation is Chickpea Tacos with Guacamole. Why not make up this guacamole recipe at the same time.
Other ways to Serve these Chickpeas
- Serve them in Chickpea Taco Bowls.
- In lettuce wraps with a lot of extra veggies.
- As a crunchy topping over veggie pasta (so, so, soooooooo good).
More Air Fryer Recipes
If you like the sound of these Air Fryer Chickpea Tacos then you definitely want to try this some of my other air fryer recipes below.
- Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings.
- Air Fryer Steak With Herb Lemon Butter.
- Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Parmesan.
Air Fryer Vegetables and Meal Plan
For more Air Fryer Vegetables recipes and my Air Fryer Meal Plan why not check out this below
IS THE AIR FRYER BETTER THAN THE OVEN?
Now let’s talk about fried chickpeas. I know when you hear the word “fried” you’re immediately turned off. Who can eat “fried” food all the time? Folks, you can add chickpeas in the air fryer to the guilt-free eating list. Seriously.
Don’t use more than 2 tbsp in your air fryer when “frying” anything which is great for your waistline. The air fryer uses a power fan to move air throughout while cooking your food. The air fryer is quicker than the convection oven and will crisp your food faster and better than the oven.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving.
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Air Fryer Chickpea Tacos
Ingredients
- 14 oz 400g tin rinsed and drained and dried
- 2 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ ground cumin
- Salt
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Taco toppings
- Radishes thinly sliced
- Avocado
- Shredded cabbage
- Cranberries
- Coconut yoghurt
- Lime
Instructions
- Pre heat air fryer to 390F / 200C.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Add the chickpeas in to the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 mins turning half way through.
- Assemble tacos and top with coconut yoghurt and limes for squeezing.
Video
Notes
- For the chickpeas to crisp up, you have to make sure they are completely dry before you add the spiced oil mixture.
- You can add an extra min or two for crispier chickpeas. Do keep an eye on them though as they burn very quickly.
- You can easily vary the spices you add to the chickpeas to your taste.
- These also work well with a dash of sriracha or chipotle sauce mixed in.
- If you want to prep ahead the chickpeas, then do and let them cool down completely before keeping for a couple of hours.
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How can it be 133 cal/serving? The 2 corn tortillas are 100 cal, the chickpeas are 138 cal just drained out of the can. Then you have to add in the remaining ingredients, oil, extra veggies, salsa and maybe some yogurt topping. Please advise?
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Omg, perfect for my taco tuesday dinner party! My best friend is vegan, so I’ve been looking for the perfect vegan taco recipe for her. Thanks for the recipe!
I’ve always baked my chick peas in the oven, but the airfryer sounds like a cool way to make them too. Never thought to put them into a taco — great healthier option.
I love roasted chickpeas but haven’t thought of adding it to tacos. Love it!
This looks so tasty and I know my whole family will love this dish! Definitely need to try!
I have been wanting to make your roasted chickpeas (no air-fryer) but haven’t gotround to it! Now I absolutely have to. Love the idea of using them in tacos!