Jul 14 2026
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Chickpea Fritters Recipe

Inspired by Mercy Kitchen
Time30m
Serves4

Spiced chickpea fritters served with a spicy tahini sauce.

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Ingredients

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Fritters

Spicy Tahini Sauce

Method

Fritters

  1. 1

    Prepare the chickpeas

    Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas. Use a fork or potato masher to mash them in a large mixing bowl until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.

  2. 2

    Mix ingredients

    Add the finely chopped red onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, and all-purpose flour to the mashed chickpeas. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form fritters

    Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter. Place them on a plate or baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Heat oil

    In a large skillet, heat enough olive oil over medium heat to cover the bottom of the skillet.

  5. 5

    Fry fritters

    Once the oil is hot, carefully place the fritters in the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Spicy Tahini Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, cayenne pepper, and salt until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve the chickpea fritters warm with the spicy tahini sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.

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