Crispy Chickpea Fries are a delicious finger food, perfect as an appetizer or for brunches and buffets. Ideal for serving at the start of a meal with friends, along with tasty dips like guacamole, baba ganoush, or a simple homemade mayonnaise, they also make a great snack any time of day.
Making them is very simple: just bring water to a boil, add sweet paprika, dried oregano, and salt, then slowly incorporate the chickpea and corn flour, stirring constantly with a whisk to avoid lumps. Once the mixture is smooth, spread it in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it rest for an hour. Then, cut it into strips about 1 cm wide and roast in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 20 minutes.
The result will be crispy, dry chickpea fries, perfect for taking with you as a snack to the office, school, or the park, for a light and nutritious treat.
Ingredients
How to Make Chickpea Fries
Bring the water to a boil and add the sweet paprika, dried oregano and salt.
Bring the water to a boil and add the sweet paprika, dried oregano and salt.
Start pouring the corn flour and chickpea flour little by little, stirring continuously with a hand whisk to avoid lumps forming.
Start pouring the corn flour and chickpea flour little by little, stirring continuously with a hand whisk to avoid lumps forming.
Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, for about 5 minutes.
Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, for about 5 minutes.
The mixture should be thick and full-bodied.
The mixture should be thick and full-bodied.
Transfer it to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, greased with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Transfer it to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, greased with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Level the mixture with the back of a spoon to obtain a uniform thickness.
Level the mixture with the back of a spoon to obtain a uniform thickness.
Let it cool at room temperature for about 1 hour.
Let it cool at room temperature for about 1 hour.
Once the resting time has elapsed, cut out strips approximately 1cm wide.
Once the resting time has elapsed, cut out strips approximately 1cm wide.
Space them slightly apart to ensure even cooking.
Space them slightly apart to ensure even cooking.
Season with plenty of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt, then roast in a preheated conventional oven at 390°F/200°C for about 30 minutes, until golden brown. For an even crispier result, you can activate the grill function during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Once ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Season with plenty of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt, then roast in a preheated conventional oven at 390°F/200°C for about 30 minutes, until golden brown. For an even crispier result, you can activate the grill function during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Once ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Enjoy them!
Enjoy them!
FAQs
Can I Fry or Air Fry These Chickpea Fries?
We opted for roasting them in the oven, with the last 5 minutes on broil, but if you prefer, you can reduce the cooking time by cooking them in an air fryer. For a more indulgent option, you can deep-fry them in hot seed oil until golden brown.
What Corn Flour Should I Use?
As for corn flour, we recommend using fioretto flour, which is easy to work with and suitable for any recipe, or instant polenta flour.
Can I Top These Fries With Anything?
If you like, you can sprinkle white or black sesame seeds on the fries before cooking them: in addition to adding a pop of color, they'll also add a truly irresistible crunch.
What Else Can I Add to These Fries?
If you like, you can flavor the chickpea stick mixture with your favorite herbs and spices: rosemary, thyme, and dried sage are ideal, but fennel, dill, cumin, and curry are also good options for a slightly oriental touch.
How to Store Any Leftovers
Chickpea fries can be stored at room temperature, tightly sealed in a paper bag, for up to 2 days. We recommend warming them for a few minutes in the oven or air fryer before eating.
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