Air Fryer Falafel
This easy air fryer falafel recipe gives you the crispy texture of deep-fried versions with much less oil. Whether you’re new to air fryer recipes or just looking for a healthier way to enjoy this popular Middle Eastern dish, you’re in the right place!
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried chickpeas 450 g, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 cup 60 g fresh parsley, packed
- 1 cup 60 g fresh cilantro, packed
- 1 medium onion 150 g, roughly chopped
- 8 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 teaspoons salt 10 g
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 8 g
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin 6 g
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander 6 g
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 2 g
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 g
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 30 ml
- Avocado oil spray
- water
Instructions
- Place 1 lb (450 g) dried chickpeas in a large bowl. Cover with water by at least 2 inches and soak overnight. Drain thoroughly before using.1 lb dried chickpeas, water
- In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, 1 cup (60 g) fresh parsley, 1 cup (60 g) fresh cilantro, 1 medium onion (150 g), 8 peeled garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons salt (10 g), 1 tablespoon ground black pepper (8 g), 1 tablespoon ground cumin (6 g), 1 tablespoon ground coriander (6 g), 1 teaspoon ground cardamom (2 g), 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (2 g), and 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml). Pulse until a coarse, sticky dough forms.1 cup 60 g fresh parsley, packed, 1 cup 60 g fresh cilantro, packed, 1 medium onion, 8 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon (4 g) baking powder over the mixture. Transfer to a large bowl, gently mix, and remove any large chunks of chickpeas. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.1 teaspoon baking powder
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Shape the mixture into balls or patties using a cookie scoop or your hands.
- Arrange the falafel in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray with avocado oil spray. Air fry for 20-22 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.Avocado oil spray
- Serve warm with pita bread, tahini sauce, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 875mgPotassium: 826mgFiber: 15gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1231IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 7mg
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