Air Fryer Falafel
This Air Fryer Falafel recipe is easy to make in the air fryer and cooks up light, fluffy and super crispy. They are the perfect healthy appetizer or side and make a delicious vegan protein topping over a salad with a drizzle of tahini dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (14-ounce) organic no salt added chickpeas , rinsed, drained well & patted dry
- 1 small red onion , roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 3/4 tsp salt
- black pepper
- 2 tbsp superfine blanched almond flour , you can also sub with gluten-free oat flour, chickpea flour or even regular all purpose flour if not gluten-free.
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
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Place drained chickpeas in a food processor with onion and garlic. Pulse for about 30 seconds until the chickpeas are mostly smooth.
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Add lemon juice, parsley, coriander, nutritional yeast, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, salt and pepper. Blend again until smooth and combined. Then stir in the flour and baking soda.
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Take a tablespoon-sized scoop of the mixture and roll into a ball or form into patties. Repeat with remaining mixture. It should make around 15 falafel. Place the patties in the fridge for 30 minutes (or the freezer for 10 minutes) to firm up.
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When ready to cook, lightly coat each falafel with avocado oil spray. Working in batches, place patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Turn the air fryer to 375F and cook or 12-13 minutes, flipping each one over half-way through.
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Best served hot but will keep for 2-3 days in an airtight container in the fridge or freeezer for up to 3 months.
Recipe Notes
How to store: Crispy air fryer falafel are best served hot on the same day. But if you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
How to reheat: Place falafel in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350F for 3-4 minutes or until warm and crispy. For the oven, place the falafel on a baking sheet and bake at 350F for 8-12 minutes or until warm and crispy.
How to make ahead: Simply combine all of the falafel ingredients together and store in an airtight container or a large bowl covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 2 days. When you're ready to cook, remove the bowl from the fridge and form into patties.
How to freeze: Once you form the mixture into patties or balls, place them on a large baking sheet and freeze for at least 40 minutes, or until firm. Transfer the hardened falafel patties into a large resealable freezer bag for up to 3 months.When ready to cook, fry or bake them straight from the freezer. You will need to adjust the cooking time.