Description
Crispy and flavorful falafel made easily in your air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Drain soaked chickpeas and pat dry.
- Add chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro to a food processor.
- Pulse until mixture is coarse but holds together.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix in cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, pepper, and flour.
- Form mixture into small patties or balls.
- Brush falafel with olive oil.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place falafel in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
- Serve warm with tahini sauce or hummus.
Notes
- Soak chickpeas overnight for best texture.
- Do not use canned chickpeas—they are too soft.
- If mixture is too dry, add a little water.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 falafel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer falafel, crispy falafel, homemade falafel, chickpea falafel