Vegan Chickpea & Sweet Corn Fritters
These vegan fritters are made with mashed chickpeas, sweet corn, herbs, and spices, pan-fried until golden and crispy. They’re easy to make, protein-rich, and can be served as a snack, appetizer, or light meal with a dip like vegan yogurt sauce or tahini dressing.
⏱️ Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz / 400g) chickpeas, rinsed & drained
1 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
½ small red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
½ cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (flax egg)
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
½ tsp turmeric powder (optional for color)
½ tsp baking powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
2–3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (for shallow frying)
Instructions
1. Make Flax Egg
Mix flaxseed with water in a small bowl, set aside for 5 minutes until gel-like.
2. Mash Chickpeas
In a large bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until partly smooth but still slightly chunky.
3. Mix Ingredients
Add sweet corn, onion, garlic, coriander, flour, flax egg, cumin, paprika, turmeric, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
Stir until mixture holds together (if too wet, add more flour).
4. Shape Fritters
Form small patties (about 2 tbsp mixture each).
5. Cook Fritters
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Cook fritters for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
6. Serve
Serve warm with vegan yogurt dip, tahini sauce, or avocado salsa.
Notes & Tips
For extra crispiness, bake fritters at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
You can spice them up with chili flakes if you like heat.
Great for meal prep—reheat in the oven or air fryer.
❓ Frequently asked questions FAQ
Q: Can I make them oil-free?
Yes, bake or air fry instead of pan-frying.
Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes, freeze cooked fritters for up to 2 months. Reheat in oven/air fryer.
Q: Can I use fresh chickpeas instead of canned?
Yes, just cook them until soft before mashing.
Nutrition information
Calories: ~95 kcal
Protein: 4g
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g