Crispy Air Fryer Falafel - Healthy Middle Eastern Favorite
Crispy air fryer falafel made with chickpeas and fresh herbs. Healthy, vegan, and delicious with only 1 tablespoon of oil!
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: easy
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Instructions
- Step 1: In food processor, add chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro
- Step 2: Pulse until mixture is coarse, not pureed
- Step 3: Add cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, pepper, flour, and baking powder
- Step 4: Pulse until combined
- Step 5: Transfer to bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes
- Step 6: Form mixture into 16 small patties or balls
- Step 7: Brush each with olive oil
- Step 8: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
- Step 9: Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray
- Step 10: Place falafel in single layer, not touching
- Step 11: Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy
- Step 12: Serve warm in pita with tahini sauce and vegetables
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Perfect Falafel Tips
- Don't over-process: Mixture should be coarse, not smooth
- Chill the mixture: Makes forming patties easier
- Pat chickpeas dry: Removes excess moisture
- Brush with oil: Ensures golden exterior
- Don't skip herbs: Fresh herbs are essential for flavor
Serving Suggestions
Classic Falafel Wrap:
- Warm pita bread
- Tahini sauce
- Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers
- Pickled turnips
- Hot sauce
Falafel Bowl:
- Quinoa or rice
- Hummus
- Tabbouleh
- Greek salad
- Tzatziki sauce
Falafel Salad:
- Mixed greens
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Feta cheese
- Lemon vinaigrette
Make Tahini Sauce
Mix together:
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Water to thin
- Salt to taste
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate: Up to 5 days in airtight container Freeze: Up to 3 months Reheat: Air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes
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