Description
Golden, crunchy on the outside and soft-sweet on the inside, these Crispy Chickpea & Sweet Potato Fritters are a comforting, protein-rich vegetarian snack or meal that comes together quickly with pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a small drizzle of olive oil to warm the pan.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the drained chickpeas with a potato masher or fork until mostly broken down but still slightly chunky, then add the grated sweet potato, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, flour, and the beaten egg. Stir until well combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering but not smoking, maintaining medium heat for even cooking.
- Assemble the Dish: Scoop heaping spoonfuls of the mixture, shape into patties or fritters, and gently flatten them to an even thickness so they cook through.
- Cook to Perfection: Place the fritters in the skillet without overcrowding, cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp, adjusting heat if needed to avoid burning.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and let them rest for a minute so the center sets.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite dip such as garlic yogurt or tahini, garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges, and enjoy.
Notes
- Chill the mixture for 15 minutes if it feels too wet to help it bind better.
- Drain and rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to reduce excess sodium and moisture.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet or oven to retain crispiness rather than using a microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Fusion (Mediterranean-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 3 fritters)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
Keywords: chickpea fritters, sweet potato fritters, vegetarian fritters, healthy snacks, gluten-free option