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Crispy Chipotle Chickpea Tacos

These smoky and crispy chickpea tacos are a fantastic meatless alternative for your Taco Tuesdays. They're filling, tasty, and easy to make!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chickpea drying: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Author: Dana Sandonato

Ingredients

  • 4 soft flour tortilla shells
  • 1 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle hot sauce more or less to your taste
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder

Suggested topping options:

  • Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • A few splashes of chipotle hot sauce
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Julienned radishes
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
  • Lime, cut into quarters

Instructions

CHICKPEA PREP:

  • Drain the chickpeas well and rinse them under cool water. Give them a shake to rid of any excess water. Place them onto a paper towel-lined baking sheet in a single layer and gently pat them dry. Let them sit out and air dry for about 30 minutes—up to an hour.
  • Transfer the chickpeas to a mixing bowl and add the hot sauce in addition to the spices listed. Stir well to make sure the chickpeas are evenly coated.

FOR OVEN-BAKED:

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Place the seasoned chickpeas onto a baking sheet and pop them into the oven for about 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, check on chickpeas and, if they aren't crispy enough, pop them back in for another 10. Keep doing this until you reach a nice golden crisp.
  • Remove the chickpeas from the oven and set them aside to cool—they'll get crispier as they sit.

FOR AIR FRIED:

  • Bring the seasoned chickpeas to the air fryer basket and give it a shake. Make sure the chickpeas are in a single layer.
  • Air fry them at 400º F for about 10-12 minutes, giving the basket another shake at the 5 minute mark. Check on the crispiness and if they need a bit more time, pop them back in for 3-5 minutes.

TACO ASSEMBLY:

  • Add your Greek yogurt or sour cream, then top it with the chickpeas and your favorite taco toppings!