Description
Crispy chickpea fritters made with canned chickpeas, herbs, and spices—perfect for quick, healthy meals and easy enough for beginner cooks.
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 (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, flour, Parmesan cheese, parsley, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash with a fork or potato masher until well combined, adding water gradually to bind the mixture.
- Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape into flat patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Once shimmering, add patties and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve warm with tahini sauce or your favorite dip.
Notes
- Pat chickpeas dry thoroughly before mashing to prevent soggy fritters.
- Add more flour if the mixture feels too wet or crumbly.
- Use chickpea flour for a gluten-free version.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet or oven to restore crispiness—avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter (approximate)
- Calories: 100-120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200-250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8-10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4-5g
- Cholesterol: 5-10mg