Perfect Crispy Falafel
This air-fryer falafel recipe delivers the perfect crispy bite—herbal, spiced, and tender inside—for a satisfying meal or snack.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer Preheated to 375°F
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small onion roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
Instructions
- Soak dried chickpeas overnight in water.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, baking powder, and flour. Pulse until coarse but holds together.
- Scoop and shape mixture into balls or patties using about 2 tablespoons each.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F and lightly spray falafel with cooking spray.
- Arrange falafel in a single layer in air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- Serve warm with tahini sauce or wrapped in pita with vegetables.
Notes
Make sure not to over-puree the mixture. Freeze extras for later and reheat in air fryer for best results.