Air Fryer Falafel

Once you've soaked your chickpeas, you can use a food processor and an air fryer to quickly bake these spicy falafel patties.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 60 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 small red onion, quartered
• cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 1.5 cups fresh cilantro, stems removed
• 0.75 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley, stems removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak chickpeas in a large amount of cool water for 24 hours. Rub the soaked chickpeas with your fingers to help loosen and remove skins. Rinse and drain well. Spread chickpeas on a large clean dish towel to dry.

Step 2

Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Add baking powder and baking soda to the chickpea mixture. Mix using your hands until just combined. Form 15 equal-sized balls and press slightly to form patties. Spray falafel patties with cooking spray.

Step 4

Place 7 falafel patties in the preheated air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer cooked falafel to a plate and repeat with remaining 8 falafel, cooking for 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 5

Blend chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, onion, and garlic in a food processor until a rough paste forms. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add chickpea flour, coriander, cumin, Sriracha, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cover bowl and let mixture rest for 1 hour.