Description
Crispy and flavorful falafel made easily in an air fryer. A healthy, plant-based snack or meal with Middle Eastern roots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 1 small onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for coating)
Instructions
- Drain soaked chickpeas and pat dry.
- Combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking soda, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a food processor.
- Pulse until mixture is coarse but holds together when pressed.
- Form into small balls or patties (about 1.5 inches wide).
- Lightly coat falafel with olive oil.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange falafel in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with tahini sauce or in pita bread.
Notes
- Do not use canned chickpeas—they are too soft.
- For extra crispiness, spray falafel lightly with oil before air frying.
- Store uncooked mixture in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freeze cooked falafel and reheat in the air fryer for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 falafel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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