Description
Delicious homemade falafel made with chickpeas and fresh herbs, perfect for wraps or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour (or more if needed)
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until well combined but slightly chunky.
- Add flour to the mixture and mix until it holds together; add more flour if too wet.
- Shape the mixture into small patties or balls, compacting slightly.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and place the falafel in a single layer.
- Spray the tops of the falafel with more olive oil.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve in pita pockets, wraps, or atop salads with your favorite toppings and sauces.
Notes
Don’t overprocess the mixture; keep it slightly chunky for better texture. Consider using soaked dried chickpeas for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: falafel, vegetarian, easy recipe, Middle Eastern food, air fryer