Description
Crispy outside and tender inside, these easy chickpea fritters are a quick, healthy, and flavorful vegetarian meal ideal for beginner cooks and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces, rinsed and drained)
- 1/4 cup plain flour
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Tahini sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, flour, cheese, parsley, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add water and mash with a fork until the mixture is cohesive.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal parts and shape each into a thin patty with your hands.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place patties in the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve warm with tahini sauce or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Dry chickpeas well before mashing to avoid soggy fritters.
- Adjust water gradually to achieve the right consistency.
- Use chickpea or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Reheat in skillet or oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.
- Mixture can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 100-115
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8-10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4-5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg