Chickpea Fritters (Akra) with Spicy Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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Crispy, savory fritters made from chickpea flour and aromatic spices, served with a creamy aioli for a vibrant vegetarian appetizer. This Haitian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chickpea flour, water, green onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Haitian cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup chickpea flour
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp, finely chopped green onions
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 clove, minced garlic
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups (for frying) vegetable oil
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp hot sauce
1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup chickpea flour, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp chopped green onions, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt until a smooth, thick batter forms (add 1 tsp water if too thick).
Step 2: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (or until a small spoonful of batter sizzles and turns golden in 30 seconds).
Step 3: Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 1 tbsp each) into hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, turning gently, until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: While frying, mix 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp hot sauce, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a small bowl to create a smooth aioli.
Step 5: Drain fritters on paper towels, then serve hot with the spicy aioli for dipping.