Get the Recipe Homemade Crispy Falafel (with Canned Chickpeas)

Name: Get the Recipe Homemade Crispy Falafel (with Canned Chickpeas)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 15-oz. can chickpeas; 1/3 1/3 cup shallots, heaping; 3 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 1/2 cup cilantro; 1/2 1/2 cup parsley; 1/2 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 1/4 tsp Coriander; Pinch Pinch freshly ground black pepper; 4-6 4-6 Tablespoon all-purpose flour; ½ ½ cup panko; oil for frying

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
108 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Get the Recipe Homemade Crispy Falafel (with Canned Chickpeas)

Uri Fleming

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It's so easy to make crispy falafel at home in just 30 minutes. This recipe uses canned chickpeas for ease and is bursting with fresh flavor from parsley and cilantro. Enjoy them on their own, in pita sandwiches, or on salads.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1 15-oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed
1/3 1/3 cup shallots, heaping roughly chopped, approx. 1 medium bulb
3 3 garlic cloves
1/2 1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 1/2 cup parsley
1/2 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 1/4 tsp Coriander
Pinch Pinch freshly ground black pepper
4-6 4-6 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ ½ cup panko
oil for frying

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Instructions

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).
Serve immediately as desired. Excellent with hummus, tzatziki sauce, or in a pita sandwich.

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Notes

Bake: I recommend omitting the panko if you plan to bake the falafel because it won't crisp up as intended. Otherwise, lightly spray it with cooking oil before baking. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake the falafel for 16-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Using an oven-safe cooling rack to bake them on helps yield crispier results, too.
Air Fry: Lightly spray falafel on each side and place on the rack of an air fryer. Set the air fryer to 375°F and bake for 14-16 minutes (if not preheated) flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. If you preheat the air fryer, cook for 12-14 minutes.
Storage & Reheating: place any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350° for 6-10 minutes (less time in the air fryer), flipping halfway through, until the falafel is crispy again.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2falafel Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 409mg (17%) Potassium 167mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 770IU (15%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2falafel
Calories	108kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	21g	7%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	409mg	17%
Potassium	167mg	4%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	770IU	15%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	53mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%