Chickpea Fritters

Chickpea fritters are a great appetizer and you can also make great-tasting sandwiches using this vegan chickpea fritters recipe. We've perfected the texture and added so much flavor you will be amazed.

Add these gluten-free, vegan patties to your repertoire in the kitchen, and keep the ingredients on hand because you will want to make them often. With very little prep time and only twenty minutes in the skillet, you can have a hot, fresh meal on your plate in no time

The Ingredients

Ingredients for the Chickpea Fritters

• Uncooked Quinoa.  Here's a detailed post on how to cook quinoa.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• White or Crimini Mushrooms.
• Medium Zucchini.
• Garlic Cloves.
• Salt. You can control the sodium level when you make food yourself! Add salt to taste.
• Chickpeas. Also known as garbanzo beans, they are found in cans with vegetables or other canned beans at your supermarket. Of course you can fin dry chickpeas as well in the bean aisle
• Scallions. You could also use onions instead if you want.
• Nutritional Yeast.
• Dijon Mustard.
• Unsweetened Plant-Based Milk.
• Chickpea Flour.
• Chili Powder.
• Cumin.
• Ground Black Pepper.
• Corn Meal.

Ingredients for the Homemade Horseradish Sauce

• Garlic. You will need a whole head of garlic.
• Vegan Mayo.
• Dijon Mustard.
• Prepared Jarred Horseradish.

How to Make Chickpea Fritters

Start by cooking your quinoa. Then, saute the mushrooms, zucchini, and garlic in a skillet. Wipe out your pan, mash the chickpeas with the rest of the ingredients except for the cornmeal, and mix them. Make patties, and coat the outside with the cornmeal. Pan-fry your chickpea fritters in the skillet for ten minutes on each side. If you spritz the outsides with olive oil spray, you can also use the air fryer.

How to Make Homemade Horseradish Sauce

Roast the head of garlic until the cloves are soft. Cool it. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until the garlic cloves become creamy.

Tips for Making Chickpea Fritters

• Make sure you cook the fritters on medium-low heat so they cook completely without burning on the outside.
• You can make the raw patties ahead of time and cook them right before serving to save time. You can also go ahead and cook the chickpea fritters ahead of time, and simply reheat them in the oven to serve them hot.
• Rinse your chickpeas to avoid extra salt in the recipe. Be sure to drain them well.
• Serve them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any extra oil or consider draining them on a cooling rack before serving.
• You do not need any special tools to make chickpea fritters. You can mash them with a fork or use your hands to combine the dough. If you want to use a food processor, you can, but use short pulses sparingly so that you don't end up with more of a mush.

Fun Variations

You can add fresh parsley, fresh herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, or hot sauce to the chickpea mixture to keep things fresh and new. Try small amounts of different options each time you make the recipe to see what you like.

Change up the sauce. Use tahini sauce, romesco, schug, or any of your favorites!

Check out our other chickpea recipes!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I store Chickpea Fritters?

Keep your leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Consider freezing the fritters if you won't use them all up in that time.

Can I make chickpea fritters without a food processor?

Yes. We recommend just lightly mashing the chickpeas with a fork for our recipe. You could also use a potato masher.

Can you freeze chickpea fritters?

Yes. Place them in your freezer in a single layer on a baking sheet, and then once they are frozen, you can move them to a container or freezer bag where they will stay separate. When ready to eat, grab just what you need when you are ready to reheat and serve. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven, air fryer, or microwave.

Can I make chickpea nuggets using this recipe instead of fritters?

Yes. Reduce the cooking time for the smaller size.

Are chickpea patties healthy?

Full of protein and fiber, our chickpea fritter recipe might be exactly the meal-time solution you are looking for. While they are not carb-free, they do contain vitamins and minerals from the quinoa, garbanzo beans, and zucchini in addition to healthy carbohydrates.

Serving Recommendations

You can serve these in rice bowls, on sandwiches, on salads, in a pita, or just on the plate with a dipping sauce and add a side of fries, asparagus salad, or anything you love to serve with burgers. Serve them with the horseradish sauce as an appetizer.

More Vegan Fritters and Patty Recipes

• Cauliflower & Cheese Fritters
• Bulgur Wheat Patties With Spicy Tahini Sauce
• Homemade Falafel Recipe
• Quinoa Mushroom Sliders

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