Air Fryer Falafel

Step 1

Dry the chickpeas on paper towels.

Step 2

Place the onions and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the parsley, scallions, cilantro, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Process until blended 30 to 60 seconds, then add the chickpeas and pulse 2 to 3 times until just blended, but not pureed.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the baking powder and the flour, scape the sides of the bowl down with a spatula and pulse 2 to 3 times.

Step 5

Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate, covered, 2 to 3 hours.

Step 6

Form the falafel mixture into 12 balls, if it’s too sticky add some flour to your hands and your work surface.

Step 7

Preheat the air fryer 350F.

Step 8

Spray the falafel with oil. Cook 14 minutes, in batches until golden brown, turning halfway.