These vegan Vegetable Fritters make a great appetizer or meal. If you have vegetables to use up, these are a great way to use them up.
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"Delicious fritters, just enough spicy and very tasty. They were good enough the day after even without reheating. 🙂 Very good recipe and easy to make. Thank you Willow! - Mia"
These Vegetable Fritters are one of those dishes that if you have vegetables to use up in the fridge, this is a great way to get rid of them.
You could use almost any vegetable you want here, keeping in mind the water content of the vegetable, which will change the consistency of the batter.
I don't have kids, but I bet they will love these. The great thing about Vegetable Fritters is that you can hide loads of veggies in the batter.
Even the pickiest eaters who claim to hate veggies won't realize all the vegetables they are eating.
Want your kids to try a broccoli recipe they'll love? Try my Broccoli Fritters. They go great with hummus.
My Tofu Frittata is another great place to sneak in some veggies. It is another versatile recipe where you can add whatever veggies you want. It is also one where you can spice it up or down.
Corn and red pepper add a sweet element to these veggie fritters, while red onion, chickpea flour, and a bunch of spices add a savory element.
If Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing is too spicy for your tastebuds or your kiddos, check out my Vegan Ranch Dressing - it is quite tame! It has all the same fresh herbs without the spicy smoky flavor.
These crispy Vegetable Fritters are fast and easy to make. I ate them for dinner, but they would also work well as an appetizer, side dish or snack. You could make extra and pack them for lunch to eat at work.
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❤️ Why You'll Love Them
- They're savory and flavorful.
- They make a great appetizer or side dish.
- Made in 35 minutes, they're easy to make.
🧾 Ingredients
- Chickpea flour: I used chickpea flour because I love the taste with the veggies. While I have not tried this recipe with other flours, you could experiment with others. Rice flour or a gluten free 1:1 baking flour would also work.
- Water: To make the batter.
- Cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder: Add warming spicy flavors. Use your favorite spices.
- Salt: Enhances flavors.
- Red onion: I used red onion, but green onion would also work well.
- Red bell pepper and corn: Add a sweet flavor. When I updated this recipe I did not include corn in the photo. I found out I have a corn intolerance since creating this recipe. You could use your favorite veggies. See below for suggestions.
- Parsley: You could leave it out or use other herbs.
- Vegetable oil: To fry the fritters. You could also use avocado oil, sunflower oil or another high heat oil.
To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
📖 Variations / Additions
While you can use about any vegetable you like with these vegan fritters, you'll need to know how to prep them. For high water content veggies, you'll want to get out as much water as possible.
Some veggies you'll want to steam first so that they taste better.
- Cauliflower and broccoli: steam first and chop into tiny pieces
- Zucchini, sweet potato: grate and squeeze out as much liquid as possible
- Carrots: grate
- Leafy greens like spinach or kale: blanch and squeeze out the liquid, then chop into tiny pieces
- Mushrooms: sauté first
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Add the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add water and whisk until all the lumps are out.
Step 3: Add the vegetables to the batter.
Step 4: Fold into the batter.
Step 5: Heat oil in a skillet on medium high heat. Test that the oil is hot enough by dropping a couple of drops of water or a pinch of the batter into the oil. If it sizzles, it is ready.
Step 6: Spoon some of the batter onto the pan, making as many fritters as can fit comfortably without overfilling the pan. Cook until browned. Flip and cook the other side. You should be able to easily lift the fritter with a spatula when it is ready.
🥡 Storage
These chickpea flour fritters are best eaten right away, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.
♨️ Reheating
The best way to reheat them is in a pan on the stove. Lightly oil a skillet and fry them 1-2 minutes until heated through. Place them on a paper towel to get off excess oil.
💭 Tips
- When mixing the flour mixture it will look like pancake batter.
- You only need enough oil to coat the pan. This is a shallow fry, not a deep fry.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. The oil cools down with each fritter added.
- After you heat your pan on medium-high heat, you'll want to test the oil to see that it's ready. To test your oil, sprinkle a few drops of water or a pinch of the batter in the pan. If they sizzle, your pan is ready. You can also test the oil with a wooden spoon. The oil will start bubbling around the spoon.
- Don't worry, the mixture will stay together when you add it to the frying pan. No, it doesn't need an egg to stay together. The fritters stay together all on their own.
- When scooping the vegetable fritter mixture onto the skillet, you can flatten it and push straggling pieces inward to make a more rounded shape.
- The veggie fritters are ready to flip when they are golden brown.
- Place fritters on a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil.
🍽 Serving
My favorite dipping sauce to serve with these is Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing, but here are some others that work also:
- Vegan Ranch Dressing
- Buffalo Ranch Dressing
- Sweet Mustard Dressing
- Vegan sour cream or vegan yogurt
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📋 Recipe
Vegetable Fritters
Ingredients
- ¾ cup chickpea flour (garbanzo bean flour)
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pepper
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¾ cup chopped red pepper
- ¾ cup corn
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Vegetable oil
- Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add water and whisk until all the lumps are out. Fold vegetables into batter.
- Heat pan on medium high heat. Add enough vegetable oil to cover the pan. You can test the oil by dropping a couple of drops of water or the batter into the oil. If they sizzle, your oil is hot enough.
- Spoon some of the batter on the pan, fitting as many fritters as you can. Cook until browned. You should be able to lift the fritter easily when it is ready. Flip and cook the other side. Repeat with the rest of the batter, adding more oil as needed.
- Place fritters on a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve with Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing.
Nutrition
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didbay says
This looks really good but I don't like corn. What can I use instead of it?
Willow Moon says
Thanks! You could replace the corn with more red pepper, or add in some green pepper. You could also use vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, spinach or carrots because they have a low water content.
mardi may says
you could use mushrooms and onions just saute them first
Lana P says
Peas or grated zucchini
Mari says
This sounds really good! Do you know if these will freeze well?
Willow Moon says
To be honest, I ate these up within a few days! But considering the ingredients, I would say that they should freeze no problem.
rachelpfrazin says
Hi, is it possible to use normal flour and get the same consistency?
Willow Moon says
Since I am gluten free, I haven't used all-purpose flour in many years. I do know that it will change the texture and the consistency. You could make a smaller amount of the recipe - like 1/4 of it to see how it comes out.
Ann says
Yes, you can but you must add some baking powder to the flour.
Liz says
How much baking powder?
Aarika says
I can't wait to try this recipe! I have almond flour in my pantry but no chickpea flour. I will need to purchase some! I love the idea of Chipotle Ranch Vegan Dressing. Yum!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Aarika! That's funny, I just started using almond flour myself!
Kellye says
Wonder if I can use Almond or Coconut flour instead?
Willow Moon says
I haven't used coconut flour a lot, but I know it absorbs liquids more than other flours, so keep that in mind. You will need far less coconut flour than chickpea flour. As far as almond flour, it is going to change the flavor of the fritters - giving them an almond flavor. You may want to try an all purpose gluten free flour blend. I would imagine that it would be a good substitute. Of course if you are looking to keep these grain free, maybe a blend of the coconut and almond flours would be a good option. If you do make them with another flour, let me know how they turn out. There are probably other people with the same question!
Lana P says
Not really. Coconut flour is very dry and will change the recipe. Usually only substitute about one third the flour and add a little extra liquid
Lauren says
These look delicious. I have some chickpea flour that I am not in love with. I was about to throw it out but maybe I'll give it one last try!
Willow Moon says
You could also mix the chickpea flour with another flour in something. I don't know if you want to take a chance on that - it could overpower the other flour and be a mistake. Maybe you could use minute amounts of the chickpea flour in the mix.
amandahrosson says
Yumm!! These look so good! Can't wait to try them myself! Thanks for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Amanda, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Ravita says
Has anyone tried baking these? They sound yummy but I'm trying to stay away from the fried stuff.
Lana P says
yes, it turns out like a muffin but you need to add a rising agent to the flour.
Amanda | Maple Alps says
These look delicious! I can't wait to try them! I've never worked with chickpea flour before though - have you ever made your own?
Willow Moon says
Thanks Amanda! No, I have never made my own. I wonder how making your own compares cost wise to store bought.
Regina says
I have. The grain mill I use says to use caution because the dried chick peas contain more moisture than other grains. It can gum up the filter.
Naomi says
I have have success in grinding them in my WonderMill grain mill. The only issue is that you need to feed them slowly into the chute because of their size and shape, but I made lovely chickpea flour!
Hey Sharonoox says
This looks so tasty. It's my favorite side dish & I love spicy food too.
Willow Moon says
Great, it sounds like a win-win!
Liz says
OK, I have to admit that vegan recipes are becoming more and more appealing to me of late. These fritters seem like a great way to dip my toes into vegan cooking/dining.
Willow Moon says
I would agree! These are something everyone can enjoy!
Marisa says
Could you use plain flour or does it have to be chickpea flour? I want to make these but I can't find chickpea flour anywhere 😕
Willow Moon says
Since I am gluten free, I haven’t used all-purpose flour in many years. I do know that it will change the texture and the consistency. One reader commented that you would need to add baking powder to the flour. I would make a smaller batch in case they don't come out to your liking.
Amelie says
How much baking powder would you use then?
Becky Holm says
Chickpea flour is often an egg substitute. I would use the chickpea flour.
Dory says
You can buy chickpea flour online. Try nuts.com.
Joan Burrows says
Walmart carries chick pea flour got mine there
Kat says
Chickpea flour is usually called Gram flour. I use it to make onion bhaji. I find it in most supermarkets.
Willow Moon says
It is also called garbanzo bean flour, which is what I used. I updated the post so to show that, so there isn't any confusion.
Lucy says
You can buy Besan flour online or at any Indian market. It's very inexpensive about $2.50-3.00 for at least 16 oz!
Beth says
Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose is chickpea flour
Willow Moon says
Actually, the Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose flour also has (besides garbanzo bean flour): potato starch, tapioca flour, sorghum flour, and fava bean flour.
Mary says
Do you have a Whole Foods nearby? They have everything... I think I will try adding spring onions and cooked mushrooms to the recipe. I have buckwheat flour at home, will try using it instead.. Wonder what it will taste like. I think it will be a meal when I eat them with lentil soup.
Wind says
Take dried chick peas in a food processor and grind them up till a powdery like consistency.
Lana P says
supermarkets and health food stores have alternate flours including chickpea. If you use plain flour add a teaspoon of baking soda or baking powder. Better to use self raising flour. You won't need as much liquid and you can use plant based milk instead of water.
Diann Voyce says
Hi there
Chickpea flour and many other types of flour are available online from "Happy and Healthy" and is delivered to your door.
Judi says
We can get chickpea flour in NZ at the supermarket and only got the one where we live in our area of Far North so it must surely be widely available in the States and UK?
Aimeely says
It’s one of the best nutritious and quickest recipes and mouth watering too
Already loving it
Thanks for sharing
Please share more of such veggie and vegan
Thanks again
Willow Moon says
Thanks Aimeely!
Varsha says
You can find at Indian grocery stire.Hindi name is Besan or Gram flour.
Jacqueline says
You can find alot of gluten free stuff at Kroger..they havenall kinds of gluten free flour.
Pooja says
You will get in Indian grocery store.
Angelia says
Amazon.com has chickpea flour. Much better and healthier with chick pea flour.
Mary Kay Rosado says
Bobs Red Mill sells it on-line. They also sell it at Fresh Thyme or Shop n Save stores.
Charlie says
You can order it on line. Or if you have a food processor make your own. Take a bag of dried chickpeas /garbanzo beans and process till you get the texture you want. It should take a ew minuets I would also suggest putting it through a fine mesh strainer just to get rid of any big pieces that didn’t grind fully.
Allyson says
When you say mix the dry ingredients — does this include the veggies too?
Willow Moon says
No they would be all the ingredients up to pepper.
Reb says
Can you use regular flour in place of chickpea flour. Thanks
Willow Moon says
I've been gluten intolerant for many years, but I read that the ratio is 1 cup white flour to 3/4 cup chickpea flour. You might want to read through reader's comments to see if someone else has tried it.
workingmommagic says
These looks so good and I love trying new dressings!
Lauren