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Crispy Air Fryer Falafel Recipe

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This Crispy Air Fryer Falafel recipe offers a healthier twist on the classic Middle Eastern favorite, delivering golden, crunchy falafel balls packed with fresh herbs and spices, all made quickly and easily in your air fryer.

Ingredients

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Falafel Mixture

  • 2 cups canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley leaves (packed)
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (packed)
  • ¼ cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)

To Serve

  • Pita bread or lettuce wraps
  • Tahini sauce or hummus
  • Sliced cucumbers (tomatoes, and red onion)
  • Fresh herbs (mint, parsley)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pulse the Ingredients
    Add chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and cayenne to a food processor. Pulse until mixture is coarse and crumbly.
  2. Tip:
    Avoid overblending—it should not be smooth.
  3. Step 2: Mix in Flour and Baking Powder
    Transfer to a bowl. Add flour, baking powder, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  4. Tip:
    Add more flour if mixture is too wet to shape.
  5. Step 3: Shape the Falafel
    Scoop and roll mixture into balls or patties using damp hands.
  6. Tip:
    Chilling for 30 minutes helps the mix firm up.
  7. Step 4: Preheat the Air Fryer
    Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  8. Tip:
    Preheating ensures even crisping.
  9. Step 5: Air Fry the Falafel
    Brush with oil and air fry for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
  10. Tip:
    Work in batches for best results.
  11. Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
    Serve with pita, sauces, and fresh toppings of your choice.
  12. Tip:
    Let them cool a few minutes before serving for best texture.

Notes

  • Avoid overblending—it should not be smooth.
  • Add more flour if mixture is too wet to shape.
  • Chilling for 30 minutes helps the mix firm up.
  • Preheating ensures even crisping.
  • Work in batches for best results.
  • Let them cool a few minutes before serving for best texture.

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