Description
These Vegetable Chickpea Fritters are crispy, flavorful, and packed with plant-based goodness. Made with mashed chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, this easy chickpea fritters recipe is perfect for a healthy snack, appetizer, or light meal. Pan-fried, baked, or air-fried, they’re deliciously versatile and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
1 egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
2–3 tablespoons oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
- Add grated carrot, zucchini, onion, parsley, and garlic. Mix well.
- Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add flour and egg, then mix until a thick batter forms.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture per fritter and flatten slightly in the pan.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Make sure to squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy fritters.Use chickpea flour for a gluten-free version.For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg.Add chili flakes or curry powder for extra spice.You can bake at 200°C (400°F) for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.Air fryer option: cook at 190°C (375°F) for 12–15 minutes.
