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    Published: Apr 28, 2021 · Modified: Dec 6, 2022 by carlocao · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Crispy & Flavorful Chickpea Cutlets

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    These chickpea cutlets are healthy, packed with nutrients and absolutely delicious. Making them takes little effort and only a handful of ingredients. Serve them with some roasted veggies or a risotto and lunch/dinner will be a success!

    Image of the chickpea cutlets

    When I was a child, one of my favorite dishes was cotolette alla milanese (milanese veal cutlets). Once I stopped eating meat, I had to say goodbye to my moms' cutlets as well.

    This until I found out that you can make delicious chickpea cutlets in no time, and they taste absolutely delicious!

    These cutlets have become a recurring dish in my kitchen and everyone loves them! They are super crispy, flavorful and so simple to make! You have to try them!

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    • Ingredients
    • Chickpea flour
    • How to make the Chickpea Cutlets
    • Breading
    • Cooking method: Frying vs Baking
    • How to Store the chickpea cutlets
    • More Meat Substitutes Recipes:
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    Image of the cutlet frying in a pan

    Ingredients

    To make these chickpea cutlets we only need the following ingredients:

    • chickpea flour
    • breadcrumbs
    • all-purpose flour
    • cornstarch
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • olive oil (I forgot to put it in the picture below)
    • smoked paprika.
    Image of the chickpea cutlets ingredients

    Chickpea flour

    The main ingredient for our cutlets is chickpea flour (also commonly known as garbanzo flour or gram flour).

    You can buy it or you can make it out of dry chickpeas if you have a powerful blender. The only difference is that self processed chickpea flour is usually not as thinly ground as store-bought flour is, which means that it absorbs less water. Use the one you prefer.

    How to make the Chickpea Cutlets

    Making the cutlets is super easy. All we need to do is mixing all the ingredients until we have a lumps-free mixture.

    The mixture should be firm and only be slightly sticky. If it's too sticky add more flour and mix well.

    Image of the ingredients in a bowl
    Image of the chickpea mixture

    Breading

    Once our chickpea-mixture is ready we can divide it in 4 portions.

    Then we put the breadcrumbs into a large dish, we add in one chickpea-ball at a time and flatten the cutlet using our fingers.

    Image of the  braiding of the chickpea cutlets

    Once the cutlet is formed we flip it so that each side is covered in breadcrumbs.

    Image of the  braiding of the chickpea cutlets

    Et voilà! Once all the cutlets are done we can cook them!

    Image of the  braiding of the chickpea cutlets

    Cooking method: Frying vs Baking

    We can both fry or bake the cutlets. If we want to fry them, we heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large saucepan and we fry the cutlets on both sides for 2-3 minutes.

    In case we feel like baking them, we have to preheat the oven to 200 °C (390 °F), set the cutlets on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake them for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy.

    How to Store the chickpea cutlets

    You can put the cutlets in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days or you can freeze them and thaw them whenever you want!

    You can then heat them in the oven at 200 °C (390 °F) for 5 minutes.

    Image of the cutlet frying in a pan

    More Meat Substitutes Recipes:

    • Seitan Kabobs with Sweet Curry Marinade
    • How to Make Seitan Shredded Chicken
    • How to Make Seitan Roast Beef

    If you try this recipe...

    Let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #carlocao or #vegaliciously on Instagram. Cheers, friends!

    Image of the  braiding of the chickpea cutlet

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    Chickpea Cutlets

    Carlo Cao
    This recipe will make your day better. No matter what. You will find yourself lost in the most beautiful foodgasm you've ever experienced. Because these cutlets are perfection. And you deserve them!
    4.87 from 38 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 100 g chickpea flour
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp cornstarch
    • 100 ml water
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 4 tbsp white flour
    • 1 cup breadcrumbs
    • 4 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all the ingredients (except breadcrumbs and vegetable oil) in a large bowl. The mixture should be compact and only slightly sticky. If too sticky, add a little flour.
    • Divide the mixture in 4 portions and form 4 balls.
    • Put breadcrumbs into a bowl, place a ball on top and press with your fingers in order to form a cutlet (about 3-4 mm thick). Flip to cover with breadcrumbs.
    • Repeat the process with the remaining balls.
    • Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan. Fry the cutlets on both sides for about 2-3 minutes. Serve hot. Enjoy!
    Keyword chickpeas, cutlet, vegan meat
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    Comments

    1. Jay Richer says

      December 25, 2022 at 12:33 pm

      Hello Carlo. Please discuss with me the fact that vegan meals using vital wheat gluten, soy, and a host of other ingredients high in oxolates, will lead to calcium kidney stones. I am vegan, I had horribly painful kidney stones within one year, all before I realized that my diet was causing the stones.

      Reply
    2. Tofu and The Plantgang says

      November 13, 2022 at 7:47 am

      5 stars
      So simple, but really delicious... thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Beata G. says

      June 20, 2022 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      Perfect, delicious ! Thank You ! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Christine says

      April 14, 2022 at 2:53 pm

      Hi can these be cooked in an air fryer ?

      Reply
      • carlocao says

        April 15, 2022 at 7:51 am

        Hi Chrstine, you can definitely cook them in an airfryer. Just spray them with little oil and cook them until crispy. X Carlo

        Reply
    5. CJ says

      March 13, 2022 at 7:40 pm

      4 stars
      The only reason I gave this recipe a 4 star rating is because, I too, had a super mushy mixture (I didn't have a scale at the time to weigh ingredients). I kept adding more chickpea flour and all purpose flour, and upped the seasoning until the mixture was somewhat dry enough to roll into balls, and then patty in the breadcrumbs.
      I ended up having a lot of patties, but I was so very happy because these patties are DELICIOUS!!! I froze a bunch, and would warm up in a pan to top salads...also made sandwiches, and even "chicken" parmesan!
      I now have a food scale...I purchased just so I can make this recipe again.
      Thanks for such a GREAT recipe!!

      Reply
    6. Suzana says

      January 08, 2022 at 6:34 pm

      Hi, do you know how this could be made gluten-free? Could I sub wheat flour with oat flour or rice flour? Tnx!

      Reply
      • carlocao says

        January 09, 2022 at 12:36 pm

        Dear Suzana, yes you can 🙂 let me know how they turn out. Best, Carlo

        Reply
    7. Hanna says

      November 08, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      no matter what I did the mix was just a mush! I added like 0.5 cup of white flour extra and starch flour .... still mush..... cant make it onto a cutlet

      Reply
      • carlocao says

        November 30, 2021 at 3:15 pm

        Hi Hanna, are you sure you weighted the ingredients correctly? If the dough it's too wet add more breadcrumbs and you'll fix it 🙂

        Reply
    8. Bea says

      August 12, 2021 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      Hello! Looks amazing. I was wondering, breadcrumbs aren't listed in the ingredients, but they are in the instructions, should I use regular breadcrumbs, or can i use more chickpea flour? Thanks!

      Reply
      • carlocao says

        August 13, 2021 at 5:55 pm

        Hi Bea, I'm updating the recipe. I never tried coating them with more chickpea flour so I can't really halp you with that. I suggest you use breadcrumbs. I hope this helps 🙂

        Reply
      • carlocao says

        September 01, 2021 at 8:54 am

        Hi Bea, I used around q cup of breadcrumbs. I fixed the recipe now, thank you for your comment 🙂

        Reply
    9. Laura says

      August 05, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      Hey Carlo! Do you use cooked or raw chickpes flour? Would love to try them!
      Thanks,
      Laura

      Reply
      • carlocao says

        August 05, 2021 at 4:34 pm

        Laura, I always use raw chickpea flour. I didn't even know that there was a cooked chickpea flour to be honest :D! Please let me know how they turn out 🙂

        Reply
    10. Cheryl Rushton says

      July 27, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      Can it be made with chick peas once placing in food processor?

      Reply
      • carlocao says

        July 27, 2021 at 3:07 pm

        Hi Cheryl, Yes you can totally use your food-processor to turn your chickpeas into chickpea-flour. Just be aware that your food-processor or mixer has to be powerful to do so. Hugs, carlo

        Reply
    11. Mary says

      May 06, 2021 at 9:29 pm

      I made this recipe, and OMG! super easy and delicious.my kids love them.thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • carlocao says

        May 16, 2021 at 4:18 pm

        Yay! I'm so happy you and your kids loved the recipe! Thank you for letting em know! Hugs, Carlo

        Reply

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