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Falafel

Crispy Homemade Falafel to Elevate Your Snack Game

Enjoy crispy, flavorful falafel made from scratch, perfect for a satisfying snack or meal. This crowd-pleaser brings Middle Eastern flair to your table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 falafel
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients
  

For the Falafel Mixture

  • 1.5 cups Dried chickpeas (raw) soaked overnight for optimal texture
  • 1 small Onion roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cups Fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cups Fresh dill chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom optional, can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour optional, to help bind the mixture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda

For Frying

  • 3-4 cups Vegetable oil for frying until crispy

For Serving

  • 0.5 cups Tahini sauce as a dip

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Falafel

  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for about 3 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, dill, cumin, cardamom, salt, and pepper. Use a food processor to pulse until coarse.
  • Roll the falafel mixture into small balls or patties, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and place falafel in a single layer.
  • Air fry falafel for 12-14 minutes at 375°F, shaking the basket halfway through.
  • Serve warm with a drizzle of tahini sauce.

Notes

Soak chickpeas overnight for best results. Refrigerate formed falafel for 30 minutes before frying to enhance crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1falafelCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Air Fryer, dining, easy recipe, falafel, snack, Vegetarian
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