Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs are a healthier alternative to traditional burgers. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting them perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The fresh herbs make these patties irresistible, and they’re perfect for meal prepping or a quick weeknight dinner. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce and Creamy Italian Mushroom Carbonara Recipe for Dinner.

What You'll Need for Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cans chickpeas
• 1 small onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• Optional: Lettuce
• Optional: Tomato
• Optional: Avocado
• Optional: Tahini sauce

How to Make Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

1. Prepare the chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Remove the skins by gently squeezing each chickpea between your thumb and index finger. Discard the skins.
2. Chop the ingredients: Finely chop the onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro in a food processor. Add the chickpeas and pulse until combined but still chunky.
3. Mix the patty mixture: In a large bowl, combine the chickpea mixture, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and baking powder. Mix well.
4. Form the patties: Using your hands, form the mixture into 12 equal patties. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake the patties: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the patties for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare the patty mixture and form the patties up to 24 hours ahead. Store them in the fridge until ready to bake.

Freezing Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Freeze uncooked patties for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat patties in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat patties in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, but be careful not to overcook them.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a diced jalapeño to the food processor with the other ingredients.
• Best substitution: If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use 1 tbsp dried parsley and 1 tbsp dried cilantro instead.
• Make-ahead: These patties can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make more patties.
• Troubleshooting: If your patties are falling apart, you may need to add more breadcrumbs or eggs to the mixture. If they're not crispy enough, try baking them for a few more minutes or flipping them halfway through cooking.

Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

12 patties

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cans chickpeas
• 1 small onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Seasonings

• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

Optional Toppings

• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Avocado
• Tahini sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Remove the skins by gently squeezing each chickpea between your thumb and index finger. Discard the skins.
2. Chop the ingredients: Finely chop the onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro in a food processor. Add the chickpeas and pulse until combined but still chunky.
3. Mix the patty mixture: In a large bowl, combine the chickpea mixture, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, and baking powder. Mix well.
4. Form the patties: Using your hands, form the mixture into 12 equal patties. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake the patties: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the patties for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a diced jalapeño to the food processor with the other ingredients.
• Best substitution: If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use 1 tbsp dried parsley and 1 tbsp dried cilantro instead.
• Make-ahead: These patties can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to make more patties.
• Troubleshooting: If your patties are falling apart, you may need to add more breadcrumbs or eggs to the mixture. If they're not crispy enough, try baking them for a few more minutes or flipping them halfway through cooking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze uncooked patties for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
• Oven reheat: Reheat patties in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat patties in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, but be careful not to overcook them.
• Make ahead: You can prepare the patty mixture and form the patties up to 24 hours ahead. Store them in the fridge until ready to bake.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 7g
• Fat: 3g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 300mg
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!