This air fryer falafel is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and incredibly flavorful throughout! Chickpeas and a variety of fresh herbs are what make this plant-based recipe delicious. This air fryer falafel is a healthier take on a much-loved classic!
Prep: 5 minutesmins
Cook: 25 minutesmins
Total: 30 minutesmins
Recipe makes approximately 3servings
Equipment Needed
Food processor
Air Fryer
Ingredients Needed
2 (15-ounce)canschickpeas(drained and rinsed)
1cupparsley(chopped)
1cupcilantro(chopped)
½cupfresh dill(chopped)
5garlic cloves(minced)
1small yellow onion(chopped)
4tablespoonsall purpose flour(see Notes)
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonbaking powder
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes(optional)
For air frying:
spray cooking oil
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Instructions
Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped, but not pureed.
Refrigerate falafel mixture for at least one hour.
Remove from fridge and scoop two tablespoons of falafel mixture into your hands then roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Coat the basket of your air fryer with spray cooking oil and transfer falafel to the basket. Lightly spray falafel with cooking oil and set the air fryer to 15 minutes at 375° Fahrenheit.
Flip each falafel and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Recipe Notes
Make it Gluten-Free: Use 1:1 gluten-free flour instead of all purpose flour in this recipe.
Recipe yields approximately 12 falafel. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect the information for four falafel out of 12. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.