Deep-Fried Vegan Burger
Savor the crunch of a deep-fried vegan burger, where a golden, crispy exterior encases a savory chickpea patty bursting with flavor. Perfect for barbecues or cozy dinners, this dish will impress both vegans and meat-lovers alike. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal that brings friends and family together!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for coating)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas until chunky.
- Mix in the chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties about ½ inch thick.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry each patty for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm with preferred toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg