Air Fryer Falafel
User Reviews
4.9
147 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Soaking and resting time
13 hrs
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Total Time
13 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
131 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Lebanese
Air Fryer Falafel
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Enjoy crispy, golden-brown Air Fryer Falafel and skip the hassle of deep frying. It’s healthier and easier than ever.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dry chickpeas uncooked
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- ½ cup fresh parsley
- 1 large onion roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons Coriander
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Olive oil spray
- Tahini sauce for serving
- lettuce for serving
- tomato sliced for serving
Instructions
- Cover the chickpeas with water in a large bowl. Set aside at room temperature to soak for at least 12 and up to 24 hours. They will end up doubling in size.
- Drain the chickpeas. Rinse and dry them as thoroughly as possible.
- Place the chickpeas and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to create fine crumbles. Add the cilantro, parsley, onion, garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, crushed red pepper and black pepper. Blend until the mixture turns into a thick green paste, scraping down the sides as needed. Remove the blade from the bowl, then cover the bowl of the food processor and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the batter set.
- Remove the falafel batter from the fridge. Sprinkle the baking powder over the top, then gently fold it throughout.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Using a medium spring-loaded cookie scoop (or your hands), scoop, firmly pack, and roll about 1 ½ tablespoons of batter into a round ball and add it to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Heat the air fryer to 400ºF. Arrange about 12 falafel balls in the air fryer basket, spray the falafel balls with cooking spray, and cook for 10 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Repeat with the remaining falafel balls to make about 36.
- Transfer the falafel to a serving platter and serve tahini sauce for dipping.
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Notes
- To store your air fryer falafels, let them cool to room temperature and then transfer them to an airtight container.
- To store your air fryer falafels, let them cool to room temperature and then transfer them to an airtight container.
- To reheat the falafels, you can pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes until they are heated through and crispy again, or you can heat them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- To reheat the falafels, you can pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes until they are heated through and crispy again, or you can heat them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
- You can freeze both cooked and uncooked falafels. Let them cool, then freeze them on a baking sheet until solid. For uncooked falafels, shape them into patties or balls. Store in a freezer-safe container for 2 months. Follow the recipe to reheat, adding a few extra minutes.
- You can freeze both cooked and uncooked falafels. Let them cool, then freeze them on a baking sheet until solid. For uncooked falafels, shape them into patties or balls. Store in a freezer-safe container for 2 months. Follow the recipe to reheat, adding a few extra minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
629mg
(26%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
353IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 353IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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