Description
Spicy and flavorful air-fried harissa chickpeas stuffed in warm pitas with fresh veggies and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 small pitas, warmed
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 2 tbsp tahini sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Toss chickpeas with harissa paste, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Air fry chickpeas for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy.
- Warm pitas in the air fryer for 1 minute.
- Fill pitas with chickpeas, lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Drizzle with tahini sauce and lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Adjust harissa paste amount for less or more heat.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of tahini for a milder sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer, harissa, chickpeas, pitas, vegetarian, spicy