Easy Falafel Recipe
Delight in this easy falafel recipe, made with fresh ingredients, featuring crispy yet tender falafel that's healthy and versatile for air frying or baking.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15.5 oz) Chickpeas, rinsed, drained and dried
- 1 small Onion, quartered
- 4 cloves Garlic
- ⅔ cup Parsley, chopped fresh
- ⅓ cup Cilantro, chopped fresh
- ½ cup Flour (all-purpose, chickpea, or almond)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- as needed Olive Oil Spray
Instructions
- Place the onion and garlic in a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.
- Add the parsley, cilantro, spices, and pulse to combine all the flavors.
- Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the processor and pulse 2-3 times for a rough chop.
- Fold in your choice of flour and pulse a few more times until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover it, and refrigerate for 2 hours or freeze for 25 minutes.
- Once chilled, fold in the baking powder and shape into 12 balls using a cookie scoop.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray, place the falafel inside, and spray the tops.
- Air fry at 350°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, arrange the falafel on a baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping midway.
Notes
- Ensure chickpeas and herbs are dried properly before processing.
- Adjust spice levels to suit taste.
- Use wet hands to shape falafel to prevent sticking.
- For larger batches, store mixture in fridge for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1g
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