Vegan Crispy Fried Vegetable Fritters
Discover the irresistible crunch of Vegan Crispy Fried Vegetable Fritters, the perfect plant-based snack or appetizer that’s bursting with flavor and texture. This recipe combines fresh zucchini, carrots, red bell pepper, and scallions with aromatic cilantro and a spiced chickpea flour batter infused with cumin and black pepper. Expertly fried to golden perfection, these fritters are delightfully crispy on the outside, yet tender and packed with veggie goodness on the inside. Ready in just 35 minutes, they're simple to prepare and ideal for pairing with your favorite vegan dipping sauce or chutney. Perfect for parties, family dinners, or whenever you're craving a savory, gluten-free treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.5 Red bell pepper
- 2 Scallions
- 0.25 cup Cilantro
- 1 cup Chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.75 cup Water
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
Begin by grating the zucchini and carrot using a box grater. Squeeze the excess moisture from the grated zucchini to prevent the batter from becoming too wet.
Finely dice the red bell pepper and scallions. Roughly chop the cilantro leaves.
In a large bowl, combine the chickpea flour, cornstarch, baking powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Add the grated and chopped vegetables to the dry ingredients and mix gently to combine.
Pour the water into the mixture gradually, stirring until a thick batter forms. The batter should be thick enough to hold its shape on a spoon.
In a deep skillet or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C). To test, drop a little batter into the oil. If it sizzles and comes to the surface, the oil is ready.
Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry the fritters for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
Serve warm with your favorite vegan dipping sauce or chutney.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.7 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4806 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.0 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1891 mg | 40% | |
*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.
