Chickpea Fritters

These easy corn and chickpea fritters are a healthy gluten-free recipe that is packed with protein and fiber.

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: New Zealand

Keyword: Chickpea fritters, chickpea corn fritters, chickpea fritters nz

Servings: Fritters

Calories: 106kcal

5 from 1 vote

In a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs and milk together
In a smaller bowl whisk the rice flour, baking powder and salt
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the whisked eggs and milk, whisk until smooth
Stir the chickpeas, corn, zucchini and herbs into the firtter battter.
Heat a frying pan, grease with the oil
Place ¼ cupful of the fritter batter into the heated pan, Use the back of a spoon to flatten and shape the fritter.
Cook the fritters for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.

Milk: Any plant-based milk can be used as an alternative.
Chickpeas: I use canned chickpeas but you could also use soaked dried chickpeas. Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans.
Rice flour: I choose to use rice flour in my fritters because of the lightness it gives to a fritter batter. Wheat flour can be used if preferred.
Fresh herbs: I love the flavour the fresh chives and mint add to these fritters but you can substitute them with dried herbs. Fresh parsley or coriander are also a lovely option.
Feta: This is not listed as an ingredient, but these fritters can be elevated with crumbled feta added to the mixture.
Zuchhini: When zucchini is out of season I use grated broccoli stalk as an alternative.
Corn: I use either canned or frozen corn kernels
Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice, a little acid makes these fritters even better
I love these fritters with a little sauce like some sour cream, avocado aioli or tzatziki, in a wrap or pita with some salad greens.
Turn these fritters into a chickpea burger
They are also tasty with a side of crispy bacon
Make these fritters mini and they can make a great appetizer topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of chives.
Once cooled Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the fridge. They are delicious straight from the fridge but they also reheat really well either in an air fryer or laid out on a baking sheet in a hot oven for a few minutes.