Description
Experience the joy of a deep-fried vegan burger that delivers a crispy exterior and a juicy, flavorful interior. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion—from summer cookouts to cozy nights in. Impress your friends and family with a dish that even meat lovers will rave about!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash chickpeas until mostly smooth but still slightly textured.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic until golden brown.
- Combine the sautéed mixture with mashed chickpeas, breadcrumbs, cumin, and paprika in the bowl; mix well.
- Shape the mixture into patties using wet hands to prevent sticking.
- Lightly coat each patty in flour.
- Heat oil in a deep pan until shimmering at about 350°F (175°C). Fry patties for about three minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 365mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg