Crispy Air Fryer Falafel
Crispy Air Fryer Falafel is made with 1 can chickpeas, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, garlic; air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes to serve 4. 220 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Pulse chickpeas, herbs, garlic, onion, and spices in a food processor until coarse — not smooth. It should hold together when pinched.
- 2
Mix in flour, salt, and baking powder. Refrigerate 30 minutes for easier shaping.
- 3
Form into 12 balls and flatten slightly into discs. Spray generously with cooking spray.
- 4
Air fry at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until deeply golden on both sides.
- 5
Serve in pita with tahini, pickled onions, and cucumber.
Tip: The mixture must be thick and dry — wet falafel falls apart. Pat the chickpeas bone-dry and don't over-process into hummus. The 30-minute chill makes shaping much easier.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 15 minutes vs ~24 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 220 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Crispy Air Fryer Falafel at 375°F for 15 minutes. The mixture must be thick and dry — wet falafel falls apart. Pat the chickpeas bone-dry and don't over-process into hummus. The 30-minute chill makes shaping much easier.
You need: 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and patted very dry, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, packed, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp coriander, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 2 tbsp flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking powder, Cooking spray, Pita bread, Tahini sauce, Pickled onions, Cucumber, diced. This recipe serves 4 with 220 calories per serving.
Crispy Air Fryer Falafel takes 15 minutes total at 375°F. Serve in pita with tahini, pickled onions, and cucumber.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 15 minutes at 375°F.
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