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Crispy Chickpea Fritters - A Flavor-Packed Vegan Appetizer

These crispy chickpea fritters are a delicious and healthy vegan appetizer that are packed with flavor and easy to make. Perfect for parties or as a snack, they are sure to be a hit with everyone!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fritters
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup bread crumbs use gluten-free if needed
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, optional for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for frying
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup vegan yogurt or tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Fritters
  1. In a large bowl, mash the drained chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until slightly chunky. You can leave some whole for texture.
  2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
  3. Form the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter, and set them on a plate.
  4. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the fritters in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
  5. Fry each fritter for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the vegan yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve
  1. Serve the crispy chickpea fritters warm, garnished with fresh parsley and accompanied by the sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different spices or herbs to customize the flavor to your liking. These fritters also freeze well, so you can make a larger batch and store them for later!