Chickpea Fritters Recipe
Delicious and versatile Chickpea Fritters made with simple pantry ingredients. These patties combine mashed chickpeas, all-purpose flour, parmesan or nutritional yeast, fresh herbs, onions, garlic, and aromatic spices. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, they can be baked, pan-fried, or air-fried to suit your preference. Enjoy them on their own or with your favorite dip for a nutritious snack or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (oven) / 6 minutes (pan-fry) / 15 minutes (air-fry)
- Total Time: 35 minutes (using oven baking method)
- Yield: 12 small chickpea fritters
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas or 3 cups cooked chickpeas
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup grated parmesan or nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed, minced, or grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 twists black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Coarsely mash with a fork or potato masher until the mixture sticks together and can form patties. Add more water gradually if necessary to achieve the right consistency.
- Shape the patties: Form the mixture into 12 small chickpea patties, ensuring they hold their shape but are not too sticky.
- Choose a cooking method:
a) Oven-bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange patties on a prepared baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
b) Pan-fry: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 3 minutes per side, turning gently with a spatula.
c) Air-fry: Brush air fryer bottom with oil to prevent sticking. Arrange patties in a single layer, brush with olive oil, and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes until golden brown. - Serve: Arrange fritters on a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley, and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve with your favorite dip or sauce.
Notes
- Substitutions: Use canned or home-cooked dried chickpeas. Substitute chickpea flour for all-purpose flour to make gluten-free. Replace parmesan with nutritional yeast for a vegan version. Use dried oregano or Italian herbs instead of cumin and coriander.
- Tips: Add water gradually to reach an easy-to-shape but not sticky consistency. Making smaller fritters ensures even cooking and easier serving. Adjust salt carefully since canned chickpeas contain sodium.
- Storage: Store raw fritters in the fridge for up to 4 days, cooked fritters for 3 days. Freeze raw or cooked fritters up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in oven or air fryer.
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