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Get the Recipe Crispy Falafel Sliders with Herb Mayo
Crispy Falafel Sliders are full of flavor and have the perfect crunch with every bite. Topped with an herby mayo and homemade quick pickles, they'll quickly become your new go-to vegetarian slider for a dinner or game day recipe everyone will love!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 sliders
Calories: 224 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Falafel
- 1 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/3 /3 cup shallots, heaping roughly chopped, approx. 1 medium bulb
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 /2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 /2 cup parsley
- 1/2 /2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 /4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 /4 tsp Coriander
- Pinch Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- 4-6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 /2 cup panko
- oil for frying
Herb Mayo
- 1/2 /2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich Items
- 8 slider buns
- lettuce as desired
- Homemade pickles and Onions as desired
Instructions
- Prepare homemade pickles and herb mayo in advance, if desired.
Cup of Yum
Falafel
- In the bowl of a food processor, add chickpeas, shallot, garlic, cilantro, parsley, salt, cumin, coriander, and black pepper. Pulse until a coarse, pea-sized mixture forms. Add 4 tablespoons of flour, and continue pulsing until the mixture is uniform and fairly smooth – some texture is ideal. If the mixture is really sticky, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of flour. Optional: chill the mixture for about 15 minutes before forming.
- Take approximately 2 tablespoons of the falafel mixture and form it into a ball, then roll each ball in panko and set on a plate or baking sheet while you continue with the rest of the mixture (will make 8-10 falafel balls).
- Meanwhile, begin heating a flavorless oil in a skillet over medium heat. Oil should be approximately ½ inch high in the pan. Add falafel balls in the hot oil, evenly spacing them evenly, being careful to not crowd the pan.
- Use a spatula to gently press about halfway down on the ball to form a disc (if desired). Cook for 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel or cooling rack. Continue frying the remaining falafel (I usually do 2 batches, this will depend on the size of your pan).
Herb Mayo
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, and finely chopped parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Store in the fridge to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the falafel.
Slider Assembly
- Place lettuce leaves on the bottom of the slider bun and top with a falafel patty. Top with pickled onions and cucumbers. Spread lemon-herb mayo on the top slider bun. Top the sandwich and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: store any leftover falafel separately in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the oven or an air fryer until crispy, for best results.
- Baking: the panko won’t crisp up quite as well, and in fact, you probably want to leave it off, but it’s definitely an option if you’re looking for an alternative to frying. Place them on an oven-safe cooling rack on top of your baking sheet so the air circulates around them evenly, similar to the process with these cauliflower bites.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slider
Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
267mg
(11%)
Potassium
90mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
478IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8sliders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slider | |
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 267mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 478IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.