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Crispy Air Fryer Falafel

Name: Crispy Air Fryer Falafel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

4.7(3)

15 min

Time

375°F

Temp

220 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Falafel

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

Finish

Cooking spray

Pita bread

Tahini sauce

Pickled onions

Cucumber, diced

Equipment

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.

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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.

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