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Crispy Chickpea Fritters

Anamaria Negoita
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these chickpea fritters are easy to make and full of flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and pan-fried until golden, they’re perfect for a quick vegetarian meal or a cozy, comforting side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main, Side, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Servings 12 people (makes 12 fritters)
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (400 g) chickpeas drained, rinsed, and very well dried
  • 1 small onion finnely chopped or grated
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tbsp flour all-purpose or chickpea flour
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ½ tsp salt adjust to taste; Parmesan is salty
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Mash the chickpeas: Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher until crumbly. The texture should be coarse, with small pieces remaining but no whole chickpeas.
  • Mix the batter: Add the grated onion, garlic, egg, Parmesan, flour, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, baking soda, and parsley. Mix well until fully combined. The mixture should be soft but hold together.
  • Rest: Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes. This allows the flour to hydrate and improves texture and binding.
  • Cook the patties: Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Using a spoon, scoop portions of the mixture and slide them into the pan with the help of a second spoon. Lightly shape as needed. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

Tips

  • Keep the heat medium so the inside cooks through without burning the outside.
  • If the mixture is too loose, add 1 more tablespoon of flour.
  • Turn gently — these are spoon-formed, rustic meatballs, not tightly packed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: -1mg
Keyword chickpea fritters, crispy chickpea patties, vegetarian fritters
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