Air Fryer Falafel

Enjoy crispy, golden-brown Air Fryer Falafel and skip the hassle of deep frying. It’s healthier and easier than ever.

12 Servings

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 131 kcal Sugar 4 g
Carbs 22 g Cholesterol –
Protein 7 g Sodium 629 mg
Fat 2 g Fiber 6 g
Sugar 4 g
Cholesterol –
Sodium 629 mg
Fiber 6 g

Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 810 min

https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/air-fryer-falafel/

Ingredients

1 pound dry chickpeas uncooked

1 tablespoon salt

1 cup fresh cilantro

½ cup fresh parsley

1 large onion roughly chopped

2 garlic cloves

2 teaspoons cumin

2 teaspoons coriander

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon baking powder

Olive oil spray

Tahini sauce for serving

Lettuce for serving

Tomato sliced for serving

Instructions

Step 1

Cover the chickpeas with water in a large bowl. Set aside at room temperature to soak for at least 12 and up to 24 hours. They will end up doubling in size.

Step 2

Drain the chickpeas. Rinse and dry them as thoroughly as possible.

Step 3

Place the chickpeas and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to create fine crumbles. Add the cilantro, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, crushed red pepper and black pepper. Blend until the mixture turns into a thick green paste, scraping down the sides as needed. Remove the blade from the bowl, then cover the bowl of the food processor and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the batter set.

Step 4

Remove the falafel batter from the fridge. Sprinkle the baking powder over the top, then gently fold it throughout.

Step 5

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 6

Using a medium spring-loaded cookie scoop (or your hands), scoop, firmly pack, and roll about 1 ½ tablespoons of batter into a round ball and add it to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Step 7

Heat the air fryer to 400ºF. Arrange about 12 falafel balls in the air fryer basket, spray the falafel balls with cooking spray, and cook for 10 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Repeat with the remaining falafel balls to make about 36.

Step 8

Transfer the falafel to a serving platter and serve tahini sauce for dipping.