Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs
Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs are golden, flavor-packed, and better than takeout. After making these many times, I discovered the secret to perfectly crispy edges. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Parmesan Pesto Roasted Potatoes and Easy Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce.
Why This Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs Is Pure Comfort
- Golden, crispy edges
- Packed with fresh herb flavor
- Healthier than takeout
- Easy to make and freezes well
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 herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill)
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: Tahini sauce
- Optional: Hummus
- Optional: Lemon wedges
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chickpeas: Canned or cooked from scratch
- Fresh herbs: Any combination of parsley, cilantro, dill, or mint
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs
- Prepare ingredients: Drain and rinse chickpeas. Finely chop onion and garlic. Chop fresh herbs.
- Blend chickpeas: In a food processor, pulse chickpeas until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine chickpea mixture, breadcrumbs, herbs, onion, garlic, egg, cumin, paprika, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form patties: Using your hands, form the mixture into 8-10 patties, about 1/3 cup each.
- Chill patties: Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bake patties: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle patties with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs
- Common mistake and fix: Adding too much liquid can make the patties fall apart. To fix, add more breadcrumbs or flour.
- Pro tip: For extra crispy edges, bake the patties on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet.
- Pro tip: To freeze, place cooked patties on a baking sheet, freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Patties can be formed and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead.
Freezing Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs
Freeze cooked patties for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven for 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax or chia egg.
- Best substitution: Instead of chickpeas, you can use cannellini or great northern beans.
- Make-ahead: Patties can be frozen before or after cooking.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If patties are falling apart, add more breadcrumbs or flour. If they're not crispy, bake them on a wire rack.
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Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill)
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper
Seasonings
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Optional Toppings
- Tahini sauce
- Hummus
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Drain and rinse chickpeas. Finely chop onion and garlic. Chop fresh herbs.
- Blend chickpeas: In a food processor, pulse chickpeas until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine chickpea mixture, breadcrumbs, herbs, onion, garlic, egg, cumin, paprika, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form patties: Using your hands, form the mixture into 8-10 patties, about 1/3 cup each.
- Chill patties: Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bake patties: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle patties with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax or chia egg.
- Best substitution: Instead of chickpeas, you can use cannellini or great northern beans.
- Make-ahead: Patties can be frozen before or after cooking.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If patties are falling apart, add more breadcrumbs or flour. If they're not crispy, bake them on a wire rack.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked patties for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Make ahead: Patties can be formed and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs FAQs
Yes, patties can be formed and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead, or frozen before or after cooking.
Adding too much liquid can cause this. To fix, add more breadcrumbs or flour.
Yes, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Try them with tahini sauce, hummus, or lemon wedges. They also pair well with Crispy Parmesan Pesto Roasted Potatoes.
Baking them on a wire rack can help achieve extra crispy edges.
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!
