Chickpea Fritters

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings: small fritters

Author: Nico Pallotta

2 cans (15 oz each) (460 grams) chickpeas or 3 cups cooked chickpeas
4 tablespoons (4 tablespoons) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (40 grams) grated parmesan or nutritional yeast
3 tablespoons (3 tablespoons) parsley finely chopped
1 medium (1 medium) onion finely chopped
2 cloves (2 cloves) garlic pressed, minced, or grated
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) ground cumin
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) ground coriander
2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) water
½ teaspoon (½ teaspoon) salt
2 twists (2 twists) black pepper

Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
Coarsely mash with a fork or potato masher. The mixture should stick together into patties. Add more water if necessary.
Shape mixture into 12 small chickpea patties.
Pick your favorite cooking method:
a) Oven-bake: arrange the chickpea patties on the prepared baking sheet and brush them with olive oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F or 200°C for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
b) Pan-fry: heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet. Add the patties and cook them on medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side. Turn them gently with a spatula halfway through cooking.
c) Air-fry: brush the bottom of your air fryer with oil to prevent the patties from sticking. Arrange the patties on a single layer, brush them with a lick of olive oil, and air fry them at 400°F or 200 °C for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Arrange on a serving platter and enjoy with fresh parsley on top, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a dip or sauce of your choice.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Chickpeas: you can use canned chickpeas or learn how to cook dried chickpeas at home.
All-purpose flour: substitute chickpea flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
Grated parmesan: substitute nutritional yeast to make the recipe vegan.
Cumin and coriander: substitute dried oregano or Italian herbs.

TIPS

Adjust water content: Add water gradually (2 tbsp at first, then more if needed) until the mixture is easy to shape without being too sticky.
Make them small: Smaller fritters cook more evenly and are easier to serve.
Watch the salt: Canned chickpeas are salty, so add only about 1/2 tsp of salt for 2 cans, adjusting as needed.

STORAGE

Chickpea fritters can be stored in the fridge (raw for 4 days, cooked for 3 days) or frozen (raw or cooked for up to 3 months) and reheated from frozen in the oven or air fryer.