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Crispy Falafel Wrap Recipe Easy Homemade with Creamy Tahini Sauce

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A quick and easy homemade falafel wrap with a crispy golden exterior and soft flavorful interior, paired with a creamy tahini sauce. Perfect for lunches, potlucks, or light dinners with a Middle Eastern flair.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas (soaked overnight, not canned)
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free option)
  • Vegetable oil for frying (peanut or sunflower oil recommended)
  • ½ cup tahini paste
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
  • ¼ cup cold water (adjust for sauce thickness)
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 large pita breads or flatbreads (warm before assembling)
  • 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Fresh lettuce or mixed greens
  • Optional: pickled turnips or red onions for tangy crunch

Instructions

  1. Soak 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas in plenty of cold water overnight (at least 12 hours).
  2. Drain and pat the chickpeas as dry as possible with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  3. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and baking powder. Pulse until coarsely ground but not pureed.
  4. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in flour. Add more flour if batter feels too wet.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the falafel batter for 30 minutes to an hour.
  6. Whisk together tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, cold water, and salt in a bowl. Adjust water for desired consistency.
  7. Form the batter into small balls or patties about 1.5 inches wide.
  8. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to about 1 inch depth at 350°F (175°C).
  9. Fry falafel in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy.
  10. Drain falafel on paper towels and let rest a few minutes.
  11. Warm pita breads and assemble wraps with falafel, sliced veggies, and drizzle with tahini sauce. Roll up tightly and serve immediately.

Notes

Use dried chickpeas soaked overnight for best texture; canned chickpeas are too soft. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy falafel. Chill batter before shaping to help hold together. For gluten-free, use chickpea or oat flour and gluten-free wraps. Tahini sauce can be substituted with garlic-yogurt sauce or avocado crema if desired. Leftover falafel can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in oven or skillet to retain crispiness.

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