Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Crispy baked chickpea patties with fresh herbs are a healthier alternative to fried patties. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting them perfectly crispy every time is to pat them dry and use a hot oven. These patties are packed with protein and make a great meal prep option. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Thai Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe for Dinner and Slow Cooker Chuck Roast with Vegetables Recipe.

What You'll Need for Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 can chickpeas
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• Optional: Tahini sauce
• Optional: Hummus
• Optional: Lemon wedges
• Optional: Fresh herbs

How to Make Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

1. Prepare the chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Remove the skins if desired. Add them to a food processor and pulse until they're coarsely chopped.
2. Mix the ingredients: Add the breadcrumbs, parsley, cilantro, red onion, garlic, egg, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and baking powder to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well combined.
3. Form the patties: Using your hands, form the mixture into 8-10 patties. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake the patties: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the patties for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they're golden brown and crispy.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Up to 5 days Make-ahead tip: Yes, form the patties up to a day ahead and store in the fridge

Freezing Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Up to 2 months

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: 10-15 minutes at 350°F (180°C) Microwave: Not recommended

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier patty, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a minced jalapeño.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chickpeas with cannellini beans or black beans.
• Make-ahead: These patties can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If your patties are falling apart, try adding more breadcrumbs or an extra egg.

Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

8-10 patties

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Seasonings

• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp baking powder

Optional Toppings

• Tahini sauce
• Hummus
• Lemon wedges
• Fresh herbs

Instructions

1. Prepare the chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Remove the skins if desired. Add them to a food processor and pulse until they're coarsely chopped.
2. Mix the ingredients: Add the breadcrumbs, parsley, cilantro, red onion, garlic, egg, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and baking powder to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well combined.
3. Form the patties: Using your hands, form the mixture into 8-10 patties. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake the patties: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the patties for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they're golden brown and crispy.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicier patty, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a minced jalapeño.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the chickpeas with cannellini beans or black beans.
• Make-ahead: These patties can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If your patties are falling apart, try adding more breadcrumbs or an extra egg.

Storage

• Fridge: Up to 5 days
• Freezer: Up to 2 months
• Oven reheat: 10-15 minutes at 350°F (180°C)
• Microwave reheat: Not recommended
• Make ahead: Yes, form the patties up to a day ahead and store in the fridge

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 16g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 280mg
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!