Description
A simple yet flavorful air fryer falafel recipe that delivers a crispy texture with a tender interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, 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 powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse until a coarse mixture forms, ensuring not to over-process.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray the falafel with olive oil spray.
- Place the falafel in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add chili powder or cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- Serve with tahini sauce or yogurt for dipping.
- Experiment with different herbs like mint or dill for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 falafels
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy air fryer falafel recipe