Zesty Lemon and Thyme Air-Fried Chickpea Mix with Spicy Tahini Lemon Dip

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 1 cup tahini
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1. 01
   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon zest, thyme, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Toss well to coat the chickpeas evenly.
3. 03
   Place the seasoned chickpeas in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air-fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the chickpeas are crispy and golden brown.
4. 04
   While the chickpeas are cooking, prepare the spicy tahini lemon dip. In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, water, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.
5. 05
   Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if necessary. For a thinner consistency, add more water, one teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
6. 06
   Once the chickpeas are done, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
7. 07
   Serve the crispy chickpeas warm with the spicy tahini lemon dip on the side.