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Air Fryer Falafel

Discover the easiest and healthiest way to make falafel at home with our step-by-step air fryer falafel recipe. Perfectly crispy every time!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 2 people
Calories 209 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry chickpeas (soaked overnight)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • ½ cup parsley leaves
  • ¼ cut cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • salt to taste
  • oil for cooking 

Instructions
 

  • Take a large bowl to add 1 cup of dry chickpeas and cover it with plenty of water. Leave the chickpeas to soak overnight or at least for 10-12 hours.
    air fryer falafel dried chickpeas
  • Drain the water completely and dry the chickpeas with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
  • Transfer the chickpeas, onion, parsley, and cilantro to the food processor and process for around 10 seconds.
    air frying homemade falafel
  • Scrape down the sides add the spices and repeat the process 2-3 times until the mixture is well combined.
    air fryer falafel mix
  • Then chill the falafel mixture in the fridge for about 30-40 minutes. However, this process is not mandatory you can escape this step. But if the mixture is mushy this step will help to hold the falafel together and prevents it from crumbling apart while cooking.
  • Put the sesame seeds in the mixture and mix.
    air fryer pre made falafel
  • Use a spoon or an ice cream scooper to take the falafel mixture. Then start shaping it into a ball or a disc shape with your hands.
    air fryer falafel balls
  • Preheat the air fryer to 175C/347F for 3 minutes.
  • Place the falafel into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray/apply a generous amount of oil over the falafel balls and cook them at 175C/347F for 10 minutes. Flip the falafel balls apply oil and cook for 10 minutes more at 200C/400F.
    air fry falafel balls
  • The total cooking time is 20 minutes. I’ve made round-shaped falafel so, it takes a little more time. Additionally, the falafel will cook evenly this way, with a crispy outer surface and a soft inner center.
    perfectly crispy air fryer falafel
  • Serve and enjoy.
    air fryer falafel vegan

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1181mgPotassium: 439mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1557IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 5mg
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