Some links are affiliated. This means I may earn a small commission from purchases made at no extra cost to you. Content is based off personal experience and not to be taken as or replace medical advice.
Last Updated on October 22, 2025 by Tiffany
These chickpea fritters are easy to make, oh so crispy, and absolutely delicious! High protein and well seasoned, this recipe is easy to freeze and perfect for meal prep too.
Why You’ll Love Chickpea Fritters
Similar to pancakes but crispy and packed with savory flavor, chickpea fritters are a really easy breakfast recipe and perfect for meal prep.
These fritters can easily be cooled, frozen, and reheated! Make 2-3x the amount and you have breakfast for the entire week!
This recipe is also very versatile and allows room for adjustments. Feel free to swap out some of the veggies or add different flavors, it’s your choice!
What You’ll Need
-
Chickpea Flour
-
Onion
-
Garlic
-
Fresh Thyme
-
Bell Pepper
-
Scallion
-
Water
-
Oil
-
Jamaican All Purpose
-
Onion Powder
-
Garlic Powder
-
Italian Seasoning
-
Black Pepper
-
Salt
How to make Crispy Chickpea Fritters
Step One:
Remove the stem leaves from the stem and discard the sticks. Finely chop the onion, scallion, mushroom, bell pepper, and garlic. Place these into a medium-large bowl.
Step Two:
Sprinkle the chickpea flour, salt, and dry seasonings over your chopped veggies. Mix to combine everything.
Step Three:
Now, SLOWLY pour over the water (start with a little, you might not have to use all the liquid) and carefully stir everything.
The mixture should look chunky and almost as if there is “barely” any batter and as if there are more veggies than batter. This is what makes the consistency of fritters different from pancakes.
**The mixture should NOT look like pancake or cake batter.
Step Four:
Heat a pan with oil and scoop out 2-3 tablespoons worth of batter and from small ovals/circles. Fry on each side for about 5-7 minutes before flipping.
Step Five:
Once both sides have properly cooked and are golden brown, allow them to dry on a paper towel for a few minutes and enjoy!
How to Store Crispy Chickpea fritters
Allow the fritters to completely cool before storing in ziplock baggies or freezer safe containers and placing in the freezer. To re-heat, place in the oven or air-fryer at 350 F/ 177 C for about 10 minutes and enjoy!
Did you enjoy this recipe? Sharing is caring! be sure to share with friends and family and save to your Pinterest board for later.
Check out these other breakfast recipes you’ll also love
The ULTIMATE Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
Crispy Chickpea Fritters
Ingredients
- 1/4 Onion
- 1 Scallion aka green onion
- 4 Stem Fresh Thyme 1/2 tsp if using dried
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1/5 Bell Pepper or 1 mini bell pepper
- 1 Baby Bella Mushroom
- 1/2 Cup Chickpea Flour
- 1/2 Cup Water add 2-4 tbs more if needed
Dry Seasonings
- 1 Tsp All Purpose Seasoning
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- Crack Black Pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Remove the stem leaves from the stem and discard the sticks. Finely chop the onion, scallion, mushroom, bell pepper, and garlic. Place these into a medium-large bowl.
- Sprinkle the chickpea flour, salt, and dry seasonings over your chopped veggies. Mix to combine everything.
- Now, SLOWLY pour over the water (start with a little, you might not have to use all the liquid) and carefully stir everything. The mixture should look chunky and almost as if there is "barely" any batter and as if there are more veggies than batter. This is what makes the consistency of fritters different from pancakes.**The mixture should NOT look like pancake or cake batter.
- Heat a pan with oil and scoop out 2-3 tablespoons worth of batter and from small ovals/circles. Fry on each side for about 5-7 minutes before flipping.
- Once both sides have properly cooked and are golden brown, allow them to dry on a paper towel for a few minutes and enjoy!
