Description
These Crispy Chickpea & Sweet Potato Fritters are a delicious and nutritious appetizer or snack, perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and texture, making them a crowd-pleaser for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Fritters:
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and grated
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and mashed
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup chickpea flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 large egg
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine sweet potato, chickpeas, onion, garlic, herbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chickpea flour and egg; mix well. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Form Patties: Shape mixture into small fritters. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook Fritters: Fry fritters in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3–4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite dip.
Notes
- These fritters can be baked instead of fried for a healthier option.
- To make vegan, use a flax egg instead of a regular egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
