Vegetarian Chickpea "Wings"
Vegetarian Chickpea "Wings"
Ingredients
For the "Wings"
- 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
- 2 tablespoons butter, or vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Drain the soaked chickpeas thoroughly. Add the drained chickpeas, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup chickpea flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to a blender.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Blend the mixture until it forms a smooth, thick batter. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
Carefully scoop small portions (about 1 tablespoon each) of the chickpea batter and gently drop them into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried "wings" and place them on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
While the "wings" are frying, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup hot sauce, 2 tablespoons butter (or vegan butter), 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Once all the chickpea "wings" are fried, transfer them to the bowl with the prepared sauce. Toss gently until all the "wings" are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve the vegetarian chickpea "wings" immediately with your favorite dipping sauces or fresh celery sticks.
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Vegetarian Chickpea "Wings"
For the "Wings"
- 1 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
- 2 tablespoons butter, or vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Drain the soaked chickpeas thoroughly. Add the drained chickpeas, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup chickpea flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to a blender.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Blend the mixture until it forms a smooth, thick batter. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
Carefully scoop small portions (about 1 tablespoon each) of the chickpea batter and gently drop them into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried "wings" and place them on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
While the "wings" are frying, prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup hot sauce, 2 tablespoons butter (or vegan butter), 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once all the chickpea "wings" are fried, transfer them to the bowl with the prepared sauce. Toss gently until all the "wings" are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve the vegetarian chickpea "wings" immediately with your favorite dipping sauces or fresh celery sticks.