Description
This easy air fryer falafel recipe is quick and simple to prepare. Enjoy crispy, flavorful falafel without deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and flour.
- Pulse until the mixture is coarse but well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Brush or spray the falafel with olive oil.
- Place the falafel in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Serve with tahini or yogurt sauce.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 falafel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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