Air Fryer Falafel
This recipe keeps the tasty element but does away with the fried and heavy parts by using an egg white dredging and the air fryer cooking technique.
Recipe Summary Air Fryer Falafel
Once you've soaked your chickpeas, you can use a food processor and an air fryer to quickly bake these spicy falafel patties. Serve with your favorite garnishes and sauce.
Ingredients | Air Fryer Recipes Vegetarian Meals1 cup dry garbanzo beans1 ½ cups fresh cilantro, stems removed¾ cup fresh flat-leafed parsley, stems removed1 small red onion, quartered1 clove garlic2 tablespoons chickpea flour1 tablespoon ground coriander1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon sriracha saucesalt and ground black pepper to taste½ teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon baking sodacooking sprayDirectionsSoak chickpeas in a large amount of cool water for 24 hours. Rub the soaked chickpeas with your fingers to help loosen and remove skins. Rinse and drain well. Spread chickpeas on a large clean dish towel to dry.Blend chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, onion, and garlic in a food processor until a rough paste forms. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add chickpea flour, coriander, cumin, sriracha, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cover bowl and let mixture rest for 1 hour.Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Add baking powder and baking soda to the chickpea mixture. Mix using your hands until just combined. Form 15 equal-sized balls and press slightly to form patties. Spray falafel patties with cooking spray.Place 7 falafel patties in the preheated air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer cooked falafel to a plate and repeat with remaining 8 falafel, cooking for 10 to 12 minutes.Feel free to try harissa sauce in place of the sriracha.Info | Air Fryer Recipes Vegetarian Mealsprep:
20 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
1 day
total:
1 day
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 falafel
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