Low Fat Crispy Fried Balls
Discover the delicious balance of flavor and health with these Low Fat Crispy Fried Balls! Perfectly golden and baked to perfection, these chickpea-based bites are light, crispy, and packed with aromatic herbs and spices like cumin, coriander, and fresh parsley. Made without deep-frying, they get their irresistible crunch from a breadcrumb coating and a clever oven-baking technique using cooking spray. Ready in under 45 minutes, this easy, wholesome recipe is ideal for meal prep or as a guilt-free snack to enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce. Whether paired with a fresh salad or served solo, these high-protein, low-fat crispy bites are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams chickpeas, canned or cooked
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 30 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 100 grams breadcrumbs
- as needed cooking spray
Instructions
Drain and rinse the chickpeas if using canned, then pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, and fresh parsley. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and sticks together when pressed.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get approximately 20 balls from the mixture.
Roll each ball in breadcrumbs to coat them evenly, pressing gently to adhere.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops with a little more cooking spray for extra crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Serve with a healthy dipping sauce or on top of a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1567 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4814 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.3 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.7 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 58.1 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 393 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 1752 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
