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Crispy Air Fryer Falafel

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy, crunchy falafel made in the air fryer with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for snacking or meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, packed
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, packed (optional)
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
  • Olive oil spray for air fryer crisping

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas and soak them in plenty of cold water overnight (8-12 hours).
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas well. Pat dry with a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
  3. Add chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and baking powder to a food processor. Pulse 8-10 times until the mixture is coarse but sticks together when pressed. Avoid pureeing into a paste.
  4. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in 3 tablespoons of flour (or chickpea flour). Add more flour 1 teaspoon at a time if too loose.
  5. Shape the mixture into balls or slightly flattened patties about 1 ½ inches wide. Place on a plate or baking sheet.
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Spray falafel lightly with olive oil spray. Arrange in the air fryer basket without crowding.
  8. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deep golden and crispy. Start checking at 10 minutes if air fryer runs hot.
  9. Transfer falafel to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Soaking chickpeas overnight is crucial for texture. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Light olive oil spray helps achieve crispiness without deep frying. If mixture crumbles, add more flour. Flip falafel halfway through cooking for even crispness. Can bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes if no air fryer is available.

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