Socca is a Niçoise street-food classic — a thin, crisp, nutty pancake made from just chickpea flour, water and olive oil. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, it's brilliant from the air fryer in a tin. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make socca in an air fryer?
A: Pour a chickpea-flour batter into an oiled tin and air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes, until set and crisp at the edges.
Q: Is it gluten-free?
A: Yes — chickpea flour is naturally gluten-free, and it's vegan too.
The method
Whisk chickpea (gram) flour with water, olive oil and salt into a thin batter and let it rest so it thickens slightly. Pour into a well-oiled tin that fits your basket and air fry until set, golden and crisp at the edges. Finish with rosemary, black pepper and a drizzle of oil; cut into wedges.
The recipe
Air Fryer Socca
Ingredients
- 100g chickpea (gram) flour
- 150ml water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, rosemary
Method
- Whisk a thin batter; rest 20 minutes.
- Pour into a well-oiled tin.
- Air fry at 200°C for 12–15 minutes.
- Finish with rosemary and pepper.
Tips
- Rest the batter so it thickens slightly.
- Oil the tin well for crisp edges.
- Keep it thin for the best texture.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make socca in an air fryer?
Whisk a thin chickpea-flour batter, rest it, pour into a well-oiled tin, and air fry at 200°C for 12–15 minutes until set and crisp at the edges.
Is socca gluten-free?
Yes — it's made entirely from chickpea (gram) flour, which is naturally gluten-free, and it contains no egg or dairy, so it's vegan too.
What do you serve with socca?
Cut into wedges as a snack with drinks, or topped with roasted vegetables, salad or dips as a light meal.