Description
Crispy and flavorful falafel made easily in your air fryer. Perfect for a healthy snack or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas.
- Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking soda, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to a food processor.
- Pulse until mixture is coarse but holds together.
- Shape mixture into small balls or patties.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place falafel in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden 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 leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 falafel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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