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Falafel

Crispy Air Fryer Falafel: Your New Favorite Healthy Snack

Experience the delightful crunch of homemade falafel, a healthy Middle Eastern snack that's both delicious and versatile.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 39 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mixture
  • 1.5 cups Dried chickpeas Soak overnight
  • 1 small Onion Roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh
  • 0.5 cups Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 0.5 cups Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 0.5 cups Fresh dill Chopped
For Seasoning and Binding
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour Optional, can use chickpea flour for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
For Cooking
  • 3-4 cups Vegetable oil For frying
For Serving
  • 0.5 cups Tahini sauce For dipping

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Food Processor
  • large bowl
  • parchment paper
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Falafel
  1. Soak the chickpeas in water for at least 8 hours, then drain and rinse.
  2. In a food processor, combine the soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, dill, cumin, cardamom, salt, and pepper. Pulse until slightly coarse.
  3. Transfer to a bowl, mix in flour and baking soda if desired, and form into small balls.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and arrange falafel in a single layer. Air fry for 12-14 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  6. Remove from air fryer and let cool on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1falafelCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose high-quality ingredients for the best results and allow falafel to cool before storing to maintain crispiness.

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