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Air Fryer Falafel
This air fryer falafel recipe uses a blend of toasted spices, chickpeas, fresh herbs, and chickpea flour to form a paste that is shaped into patties and cooked crisp in the air fryer. The spice toast step enhances fragrance, while chilling the mixture allows flavors to develop and helps the falafel hold together. The result is a gluten-free chickpea patty with herbaceous, spiced flavor and crisp edges achieved without deep frying.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
10
Falafel
Calories:
63 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 can chickpeas (14 oz)
- 1/2 cup onion roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley lightly packed, fresh
- 1/2 cup cilantro lightly packed, fresh
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- Place the cumin, coriander, and cardamom in a dry skillet set on medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the spices become fragrant, about 1 minute. Place into a large food processor.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas well. Place between 2 layers of paper towel and dry off well. Remove any loose skins, but you don’t need to be too meticulous about it. Transfer into the food processor.
- Add all the remaining ingredients except the chickpea flour and baking powder. Process until broken down and paste-like, but a few small lumps remain, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the flour and baking powder. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to develop the flavors.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Form the falafel into 10 balls (each approximately 2 tablespoons) then press out to just under 1/2-inch thick.
- Spray the mesh basket of your air fryer with cooking spray and place the falafel inside, leaving some space between each piece. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in 2 batches. Spray the tops of the falafel with oil spray and bake until the tops start to lightly brown, about 9 to 10 minutes. Using a spatula, gently flip and cook the other side for another 9 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
11.5g
(4%)
Protein
2.9g
(6%)
Fat
0.7g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Sodium
227mg
(9%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
2.2g
(9%)
Sugar
0.8g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Falafel
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.7g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.