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Falafel

Deliciously Crispy Homemade Falafel You'll Crave Daily

Discover the delightful taste of homemade falafel, a healthy alternative packed with flavor and spices.
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Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Air Fryer, crispy, Falafel, healthy, Homemade, vegan
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 falafel
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • food processor
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

Falafel Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Dried chickpeas soaked overnight
  • 1 small Onion roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 0.5 cups Fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cups Fresh dill chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour optional
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 3-4 cups Vegetable oil for frying
  • 0.5 cups Tahini sauce for serving

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions for Falafel

  • Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas, then set aside.
  • In a food processor, blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, dill, cumin, cardamom, salt, black pepper, and baking soda until coarse.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and shape into balls or patties.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
  • Arrange falafel in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry the falafel for 12-14 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  • Serve warm with tahini sauce and fresh veggies or in pita.

Notes

Always soak chickpeas overnight for best texture. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer for even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1falafel | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 10mg