Air Fryer Falafel
Learn how to make homemade Air Fryer Falafel that's packed with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, and cumin and crisped perfectly in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas not canned or cooked
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves stems removed
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves stems removed
- 1/4 cup fresh dill stems removed
- 1/4 small onion chopped, about 1/3 cup
- 3 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add the dried chickpeas and baking soda to a bowl of cold water, covering the chickpeas by at least 1 inch”. Soak overnight.
- In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, and spices until well blended. You may have to stop and scrape down the sides to make sure it all gets blended well.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight.
- Mix in the baking powder and sesame seeds.
- Scoop the mixture into balls (golf ball sized).
- Set the balls into the air fryer. Spray with cooking oil.
- Cook on 375º F(190°C) for 15 minutes, turning the balls and respraying with oil after 10 minutes.
- Serve hot on its own or add to pita bread with tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, and cucumbers.
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 93mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 167IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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