What matters
A completely smooth chickpea paste is often harder to turn than a coarse mash.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer chickpea carrot patties
Air fryer chickpea carrot patties bound with egg and breadcrumbs. Mash cooked chickpeas coarsely, chill the mixture and bake small flat patties.
Total time
1 hr 6 min
Calories
324 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Mash coarsely rather than into hummus
Eight flat patties make two servings without dip. Preparation includes 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Use already cooked canned chickpeas, not raw soaked pulses.
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Recipe
Air fryer chickpea carrot patties
Air fryer chickpea carrot patties bound with egg and breadcrumbs. Mash cooked chickpeas coarsely, chill the mixture and bake small flat patties.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Rinse, drain and dry chickpeas. Mash coarsely with fork or masher. Finely grate carrot, gently squeeze excess juice and finely chop onion.
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2
Mix and shape
Mix with egg, crumbs, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover and chill about 15 minutes. Shape eight equal patties about 1 cm thick and lightly brush both sides with the oil.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Bake two batches of four for about 14 minutes each at 180 °C. Carefully turn halfway with a broad spatula. Do not shake the basket. The egg and breadcrumb centre must cook through. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
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4
Check and serve
Transfer with a spatula and let firm briefly. Serve four patties each. Centres should be soft but not raw and sticky; cook longer if needed.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer chickpea carrot patties
Serving guidance
Egg is part of the base recipe; these patties are not vegan.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Mix finely chopped parsley into the mixture without extra liquid.
Use paprika instead of cumin for a milder flavour.
Nutrition per serving
324kcal
33.2 gCarbohydrates
14.7 gProtein
11.4 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer chickpea carrot patties
No, that would be another recipe. These patties require fully cooked chickpeas.
Wet chickpeas, coarse carrot or skipped chilling can weaken binding. Dry carefully and shape flat.
It lets crumbs absorb moisture. Patties shaped immediately are often softer and break more easily.
Not the same. Light oil and hot air produce a thinner baked surface with a soft inside.
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