Crispy Chickpea Sweet Potato Fritters Side Dish Recipes
Let’s talk fritters. These crispy chickpea sweet potato fritters are the kind of side dish recipes easy enough for a Tuesday but satisfying like a Friday night treat. We mix mashed sweet potatoes with hearty chickpeas and spices, pan-fry them golden, and let the crisp edges do the talking.
They’re a surprising favorite at my house, and that’s saying something—my partner is usually team mashed potatoes. The combo of healthy potato side dishes with the comfort of crispy duck recipes makes them a hit across the board. And hey, if you love tasty recipes or crave a mushroom side dish but want something different, these hit the spot.
Bonus? They smell incredible. Like, make-your-neighbors-jealous level good. And if you're someone who’s explored sweet dish recipes Indian-style or you're just poking around for something a little new and crunchy—here’s your winner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium)
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork, leaving some chunks.
- Add mashed sweet potato, cilantro, onion, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything well until combined. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more flour.
- Form into small patties (about 8).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a bit of oil.
- Fry patties for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate before serving warm.