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Crunchy sweet-savory snack with plant protein and fiber
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (small) of Air-Fried Glazed Chickpeas (40 g) has 153 calories. That works out to 383 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.1 g of carbs, 6.9 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 5.5 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (small) · 40 g
153
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
25.1g
· 9% DV
Protein
6.9g
· 14% DV
Fat
3.4g
· 4% DV
Fiber
5.5g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 17% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.34 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 114 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 12 g | 46 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 24 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 30 g | 115 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 35 g | 134 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 70 g | 268 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 80 g | 306 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 383 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 140 g | 536 kcal |
Calculated from 383 calories per 100 g.
To make air-fried glazed chickpeas, drain and thoroughly dry cooked chickpeas, then cook them in a single layer until they start to crisp. Toss them with the glaze near the end and return them to the air fryer briefly so the coating sets without burning.
Yes, canned chickpeas work well for air-fried glazed chickpeas. Drain and rinse them, then pat them very dry before cooking; excess moisture makes it harder for the outside to crisp and for the glaze to cling.
The glaze usually slides off air-fried glazed chickpeas when the beans are wet or coated too heavily. Dry the chickpeas first, add only a thin layer of glaze near the end, and toss them while the coating is still warm.
A thin glaze made with honey or maple syrup, a little oil, and spices coats air-fried glazed chickpeas well. Try smoked paprika for a savory-sweet version or cinnamon for a sweeter one; avoid a thick, sugary coating that can scorch.
No, you do not need to peel chickpeas for air-fried glazed chickpeas. Removing the skins takes extra time and is not necessary for a crisp result; drying the chickpeas well and leaving space around them matters more.
To stop air-fried glazed chickpeas from burning, cook them plain or with a little oil first and add the sugary glaze near the end. Shake the basket and check them often once glazed, since honey and syrup darken quickly.
Yes, you can make air-fried glazed chickpeas without oil, although the coating may be less even and the outside may not crisp as well. Dry the chickpeas thoroughly and use just enough glaze to lightly coat them.
Let leftover air-fried glazed chickpeas cool completely, then keep them in an airtight container and eat them within a few days. They tend to lose their crunch in storage; a brief reheat in the air fryer can help crisp them up again.
Yes, air-fried glazed chickpeas make a crunchy topping for salads and soups. Add them just before serving so moisture from the greens or broth does not soften the glaze.
Air-fried glazed chickpeas can be a filling snack because chickpeas provide plant protein and fiber. The glaze adds sweetness and can make the snack more energy-dense, so a modest portion is a practical choice between meals.
Vitamins
Folate
60.8µg · 15% DV
B6
0.18mg · 11% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
Biotin
1.24µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.25mg · 28% DV
Manganese
0.51mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
114mg · 16% DV
Magnesium
42mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
262mg · 8% DV
Sodium
114mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Air-Fried Glazed Chickpeas are cooked chickpeas coated in a sweet-savoury or spiced glaze, then crisped in an air fryer. Chickpeas are a familiar legume across the Mediterranean, Middle East and South Asia; this preparation turns them into a crunchy snack rather than a soft component of stews, curries or salads.
Enjoy them by the handful, scatter them over soup or salad, or serve them alongside drinks. Their crisp exterior gives way to a firmer, tender centre, while the glaze adds a more pronounced flavour than plain roasted chickpeas. They contribute plant protein and fibre, making them a satisfying snack. For a lighter version, use a thin coating and go easy on added oil.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.49g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 35.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (35.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.