Crispy Air-Fryer Falafel

Showing the inside texture of half-eaten air-fryer falafel.

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Crispy Air-Fryer Falafel

Crispy and even healthier air-fryer falafel! The inside is fluffy and tender, flavoured with spices and fresh herbs. You will not miss anything from the deep-fried ones, I promise. Dip this falafel in my 5-minute tahini sauce with lemon and garlic, oh la la!

Prep Time20

Cook Time17

Soak & Chill Time1 1

Servings: falafel

Author: Bea & Marco

Ingredients

1 cup dried chickpeas
2 garlic cloves
1 shallot
½ cup fresh parsley , roughly chopped
½ cup fresh cilantro , roughly chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Chickpeas

Soak chickpeas in a bowl with water for 24 hours. Drain and pat them dry before using.

Falafel Mixture

Add chickpeas together with the rest of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until you get a semi-fine mixture. Pour into a bowl, cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Using a 1.5 tablespoon ice cream scoop, scoop the mixture and form into a ball. Tossing the patty from one hand to the other helps shape it and prevent it from falling apart.

Cook

Spray the air-fryer basket with some oil and plate the patties inside. Give it another spray of oil. Cook using the "Air fry" function at 375ºF (190ºC) for 16-18 minutes. Flip them at minute 10. Serve immediately with some tahini sauce!

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