Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Air Fryer Chickpea Recipe – Two Ways
Serving Amount
Ingredients
15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Spray olive oil
2 tsp granulated sugar
1⁄2 tsp cinnamon
1⁄2 tsp garlic powder
1⁄4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Juice from lemon wedge
Fresh ground pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Drain and rinse chickpeas. Pat dry.
Step 2
Place chickpeas in air fryer basket and spray with oil. Set temperature to 390 degrees F and timer to 17 minutes.
Step 3
Shake air fryer every 5 minutes or so.
Step 4
When chickpeas are finished cooking, spray with oil apply spice mixture of choice. Toss or mix to combine.
