Description
Learn how to make crispy and flavorful falafel using an air fryer with this easy recipe. These vegan and gluten-free falafel are perfect as a main course or appetizer, paired with tahini sauce, pita, or salad.
Ingredients
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Main Falafel Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
Additional:
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Falafel Mixture: Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas. Blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking soda, salt, pepper, and flour until coarse.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer mixture to a bowl, cover, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Air Fry the Falafel: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Shape mixture into balls or patties, spray with olive oil, and air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with tahini sauce, pita, or salad.
Notes
- Avoid canned chickpeas for a firmer texture.
- Shape falafel can be frozen before air frying for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus soaking and chilling)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 falafel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
