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TexMex Chickpea Corn Fritters

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 35 min

Ingredients for 7 patties

  • 1 can (15oz) garbanzo, rinsed and drained
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • juice from 1 lime
  • —-
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained
  • 2/3 cup colorful diced bell pepper
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • ~5 tablespoons (~33g weighed) almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
  • pinch of sea salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • Garnish
    • fresh avocado
    • fresh chopped cilantro

Steps

Step 1

Place the first 8 ingredients into a food processor and pulse blend until smooth. Empty the contents into a bowl.

Step 2

Then fold in corn, bell pepper, lime zest, arrowroot and sea salt & pepper.

Step 3

Scoop out 7 equal sized portions, roll into balls and make into patties. For best results, place the patties in the fridge or freezer for 20 minutes before cooking in a skillet.

Step 4

Set air-fryer (or oven) to 420F.

Step 5

Set a nonstick skillet on medium high heat and once hot, add the oil. Add the patties. Cook on each side for at least 3 minutes, then place the patties in an air-fryer basket or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

Bake for an additional 6 to 8 minutes then remove from the oven, and allow them to slightly cool before enjoying.