Crispy Chickpea Fries (protein packed!)

Have you ever made Chickpea Fries? Also called Chickpea Panisse, these healthy oven baked fries are vegan, gluten-free, and packed with protein. A street food style recipe that's an amazing appetizer or snack, these chickpea fries are simple to make and delicious.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine French

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword Chickpea fries, Panisse

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Chilling time 1

Total Time 1 50

Servings

Calories 299kcal

Author Katie Trant

Ingredients

6 cups water
3 cups chickpea flour
1 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoon olive oil
2 Tbsp parsley finely minced
2 tablespoon oregano finely minced

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Instructions

Make the Chickpea Panisse

Generously oil a 9 x 13 baking sheet and set aside.
In a large pot, bring the water to the boil over medium-high heat.
6 cups water
Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and whisk in the chickpea flour a little bit at a time.
3 cups chickpea flour
Continue whisking for about 10 minutes, until the mixture is thick and smooth (I find that a few lumps are unavoidable, but you won't notice them later).
Stir in the olive oil, herbs, and a bit of salt and pepper to taste.
1 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon parsley, 2 tablespoon oregano
Pour the chickpea mixture into the greased baking sheet and spread out into an even layer. Once it has cooled slightly, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.

Make the Chickpea Fries

Pre-heat your oven to 400°F / 200°C (this is a good place for your convection fan, if you've got one).
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat. Slice the firm batter into sticks for chickpea fries.
Line them up on the baking sheet, and brush with a bit of olive oil.
Bake for 10 minutes, then turn to the other side, brush again, and replace in the oven to bake for another 10 minutes. They should be slightly golden and crispy on the outside.
Remove from the oven, salt generously, and serve with dip and a glass of rosé.

Notes

Nutrition values are an estimate only
Can I make chickpea fries in advance? You sure can! Mix up the panisse and keep it covered in the fridge for up to one week. When you're ready to make chickpea fries, simply remove them from the fridge and slice them into thick pieces.
You can also bake the chickpea fries and then reheat them by baking them again. I did this with leftover panisse from this photo shoot and they were the crispiest and most delicious chickpea fries I've ever had.

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