How to Make Air Fried Falafel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, mixed with a variety of herbs and spices, and then formed into small patties or balls. Traditionally, falafel is deep fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. However, with the rise in popularity of air fryers, many people are looking for a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried falafel. This is where the air fried falafel recipe comes in.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small yellow onion, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup roughly chopped parsley
  • ⅓ cup chopped scallions
  • ⅓ cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • olive oil cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 falafel

  • Dry chickpeas on paper towels. Place onions and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add parsley, scallions, cilantro, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes. Process until blended, 30 to 60 seconds, then add the chickpeas and pulse 2 to 3 times until just blended, but not pureed. Sprinkle in flour and baking powder, scrape the sides of the bowl down with a spatula, and pulse 2 to 3 times.
  • Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate, covered, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Form the falafel mixture into 12 balls; if mixture is too sticky add some flour to your hands and your work surface.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray falafel with cooking spray.
  • Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown, about 14 minutes, turning halfway through.
  • Nutrition

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 466mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 210mg