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Air Fryer Falafel
Delicious air fryer falafel is a healthier and easier version without having to fry anything in oil. With a crispy outside shell and a tender center, this falafel is packed with flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas, drained and dried
- 2 cups parsley
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
- 1 tsp baking soda (baking powder works too)
- 1/4 cup flour
Instructions
- In a food processor combine the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, jalapeño, and baking soda. Pulse until smooth about 1 minute.
- Add the mixture to a medium-size bowl and stir in the flour. Scoop out about 2 tablespoons and shape it into a small ball.
- Place them in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 350° Fahrenheit for 7 minutes. Flip them halfway through the cooking time and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
3balls
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
887mg
(37%)
Potassium
596mg
(17%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2871IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3balls | |
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 887mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2871IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.