Description
Crispy and flavorful air fryer falafel made with chickpeas and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties.
- Brush or spray the falafel with olive oil.
- Place falafel in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with tahini sauce or pita bread.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can be frozen before cooking for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 falafel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: air fryer falafel, vegan falafel, healthy falafel