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Yields:
20 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Cal/Serv:
64
Get your air fryer ready and put the oil away! This falafel is beyond easy to make and most of time is simply spent on working in batches (the worst, we know!) in the air fryer. Well spiced and tender, this is our favorite way to make falafel. Be sure to go slow when making the mixture. You don't want to blend so far that it becomes a paste or the falafel won't really form. It needs some structure from the mostly broken down chickpeas. If you find the mixture is too wet you can wet your hands lightly and it will make it easier to form the falafels. You only need to gently squeeze the mixture together as they hold their shape well in the air fryer (unlike in oil!). I gently pass the ball back and forth in my hands to help form into a nice circle.
Want to make the best pita sandwich with your falafel? Try making homemade pita bread for it!
Have you made these yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
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Ingredients
- 1/2
yellow onion, cut into quarters
- 1/4 cup
packed cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup
packed parlsey leaves
- 4
cloves garlic
- 2
(15-oz.) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tsp.
ground cumin
- 1 tsp.
baking powder
- 1 tsp.
dried coriander
- 1 tsp.
kosher salt, plus more
- 1/2 tsp.
crushed red pepper flakes, plus more
- 1/3 cup
tahini
Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 Tbsp.
(or more) water
Directions
- Step 1In a food processor, pulse onion, cilantro, parsley, and garlic, scraping down sides, until roughly chopped. Add chickpeas, cumin, baking powder, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Pulse until chickpeas are mostly broken down with some chunks; stop just before mixture turns into a paste. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Step 2Scoop out about 2 tablespoons chickpea mixture and gently form into a ball without squeezing too much or falafel will be dense. Working in batches, in an air-fryer basket, arrange balls. Cook at 370° until browned, about 15 minutes.
- Step 3Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tahini and lemon juice. Add water and stir until combined, adding more water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached; season with salt and red pepper flakes.
- Step 4Serve falafel as is with sauce, in a salad, or in a pita.
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