Chickpea Zucchini Fritters (Printable)

Golden crispy fritters combining chickpeas and zucchini for a protein-packed Mediterranean snack or appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchinis, grated
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Legumes

04 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Binders & Fillers

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

→ Herbs & Spices

08 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Cooking

13 - 3 tbsp olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture.
03 - Add the grated zucchini, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, flour, breadcrumbs, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined and a thick batter forms.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the skillet. Flatten gently with a spatula.
06 - Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Fry in batches if necessary, adding more oil as needed.
07 - Drain fritters on paper towels and serve warm, with a squeeze of lemon or your favorite dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy exterior gives way to the most tender, flavorful interior youve ever experienced in a fritter
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like something you waited all day to eat
  • You can serve them as a party appetizer, a light dinner, or midnight snack without anyone guessing how simple they were
02 -
  • The most common mistake is skipping the zucchini squeezing step, which results in mushy fritters that fall apart
  • Let the oil get properly hot before adding the first batch, otherwise they will absorb too much oil and turn greasy
03 -
  • Test your oil temperature with a tiny bit of batter first, it should sizzle happily but not violently
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the crispiest results

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