Chickpea Flour Pizza

5 from 3 votes

This chickpea flour pizza features a crispy chickpea flour pizza crust, topped with tomato sauce, vegetable toppings and melted cheese. Made with gram flour (or chickpea flour), this chickpea pizza recipe is high in protein and fiber and incredibly quick and easy to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: air fryer, Main Course

Cuisine: American-Italian, Fusion, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: pizzas (thin crust medium sized pizzas)

Calories: 305kcal

Author: Sonia

Ingredients

Chickpea flour pizza crust/base:

1 cup gram flour (or 109g gram flour)
¾ cup water
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon basil dried
Pinch minced garlic
Pinch black pepper and salt

Vegetable toppings (adjust as desired)

1 cup bell peppers diced, (or as desired)
¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded (or more as desired)
¼ cup mozarella cheese shredded (or more as desired)
½ cup red onions chopped (or as desired)
Optional chillies optional, sliced
½ cup tomatoes plum, cherry or regular tomatoes, chopped
3-4 tablespoon tomato puree/tomato paste or more as desired (optionally seasoned with a pinch of minced garlic, dried oregano and teaspoon olive oil)

Instructions

Make the chickpea flour crust/base:

Use a sieve to sift chickpea flour/gram flour and baking powder into a large bowl.
Add the dried herbs (oregano, thyme and basil), salt and black pepper and minced garlic. Whisk to combine.
Add water and olive oil and whisk to form a smooth batter.
Preheat a non-stick skillet over low-medium heat, grease with a little olive oil. Pour the batter into the skillet and spread it evenly to form a round base.
Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until the edges are set and bubbles form on the surface.
Flip the crust, cover and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Once cooked, set aside and repeat for the remainder of pizza batter.

Decorate the pizzas:

Spread a thin layer of seasoned tomato purée over the pizza crust.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese and vegetable toppings (including bell peppers, onions, chilies and tomatoes) as desired.
Add another sprinkle of mozzarella cheese (and a pinch of dried oregano - optional).

Bake the pizzas:

Transfer the topped pizzas to an air fryer or baking tray (you may need to do these one at a time depending on the size of your air fryer).
Air fryer: Air fry in a preheated air fryer at 200°C (390°F) for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden, and the crust is crispy. Oven: Alternatively, grill the top in an oven, at 220°C (430°F), until golden. Slice, serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

1. Smooth batter: Use a sieve to sift dry ingredients including the chickpea flour and baking powder to prevent clumps and ensure the batter is smooth.
2. Preheat the pan and grease lightly: Make sure the skillet is slightly warm and greased before adding the batter to get a crispy base.
3. Monitor air frying/baking time: Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the air fryer or oven model and size, so keep an eye on the pizza to avoid overcooking.

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