air fried falafel

This Crispy Air Fryer Falafel recipe is easy to make in the air fryer and cooks up light, fluffy and so crispy. They&#039;re the perfect gluten-free vegan appetizer, side or top them over a salad without some tahini dressing. 

Air Fryer Falafel

onion

garlic

lemon juice

parsley

cilantro

yeast

tsp smoked paprika

tsp cumin

tsp coriander

salt

black pepper

tbsp almond flour

tsp baking soda

Place drained chickpeas in a food processor with onion and garlic. Pulse for about 30 seconds until the chickpeas are mostly smooth.

Add lemon juice, parsley, coriander, nutritional yeast, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, salt and pepper. Blend again until smooth and combined. Then stir in the flour and baking soda.

Take a tablespoon-sized scoop of the mixture and roll into a ball or form into patties. Repeat with remaining mixture. It should make around 15 falafels.

Lightly coat falafel with avocado oil spray. Working in batches, place patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Turn the air fryer to 375F and cook or 12-13 minutes, flipping each one over half-way through.

Best served hot but will keep for 2-3 days in an airtight container in the fridge or freeezer for up to 3 months.

This falafel recipe is easy to make and the perfect fix when you&#039;re craving authentic falafel using canned chickpeas. Learn the secret tips and tricks with step-by-step instructions to make them come out super crispy and delicious using your air fryer, pan-fried on the stove, or in the oven! 

Falafel Recipe

Heat a thin layer of oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. Gently place patties on pan, work in batches as needed. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and hot through.

To pan fry:

Preheat oven to 350F. Place patties on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly coated and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping each one over half-way through.

To bake:

To air-fry

Air-fried falafel recipe is crispy, crunchy, and oil-free. Perfect for a sandwich, on top of a salad or as an appetizer dipped in hummus.

Air-Fried Falafel

dry chickpeas

red onion, diced

garlic,

coriander

cumin

cayenne pepper

pepper

Tablespoons chickpea flour (or flour of choice)

Tablespoons tahini

Soak dried chickpeas over night; make sure you...

Soak dried chickpeas over night; make sure you cover the chickpeas with at least twice the amount of water since the chickpeas absorb a lot of water.

Rinse and drain the chickpeas and transfer them...

Rinse and drain the chickpeas and transfer them to a food processor with the large blade.

Process on high util the chickpeas are ground...

Process on high util the chickpeas are ground up

Then, add all the other ingredients.

Pulse until all ingredients are combined; you may...

Pulse until all ingredients are combined; you may need to scrape down the sides to make sure all ingredients are included.

Now, transfer the falafel dough to a bowl...

Now, transfer the falafel dough to a bowl and cover for at least one hour before forming falafel balls.

Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator...

Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and using your hands form individual falafel balls or ovals.

Place them on a baking sheet for air-frying.

Once all the similar sized balls are formed,...

Once all the similar sized balls are formed, you are ready to cook in the air-fryer in batches.

Place a single layer of falafel balls in...

Place a single layer of falafel balls in the base of the air-fry pan, making sure not to overlap falafel pieces.

Cook at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, flipping...

Cook at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, flipping over each falafel at 8 minutes and then cooking the other side for the remaining 7 minutes.

Remove air-fried falafel and place it on a...

Remove air-fried falafel and place it on a cooking sheet and place it in a warm oven to keep warm.

Repeat the process for all the falafel until...

Repeat the process for all the falafel until done.

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