Pan-Fried Falafel Bites

This quick and easy pan-fried falafel recipe uses simple ingredients for a delicious, crispy snack or appetizer that can be served with or without a dipping sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 137 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 cup olive oil, divided, or more as needed
• 0.5 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup chopped white onion
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs, divided, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Take 1 tablespoon of mixture, roll into a ball, and coat with panko bread crumbs. Place on a plate. Repeat with remaining mixture.

Step 2

Heat remaining olive oil (about 1 inch) in a deep skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry bites until crispy golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, working in batches if necessary. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 3

Place garbanzo beans, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, onion, egg, parsley, curry powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, and pepper into a food processor or blender. Puree until coarse, adding bread crumbs if needed as you don't want mixture too moist.