Crispy Air-Fryer Falafel
Crispy and even healthier air-fryer falafel! The inside is fluffy and tender, flavoured with spices and fresh herbs. You will not miss anything from the deep-fried ones, I promise. Dip this falafel in my 5-minute tahini sauce with lemon and garlic, oh la la!
Servings: 18 falafel
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- ½ cup fresh parsley , roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro , roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Chickpeas
- Soak chickpeas in a bowl with water for 24 hours. Drain and pat them dry before using.
Falafel Mixture
- Add chickpeas together with the rest of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until you get a semi-fine mixture. Pour into a bowl, cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Using a 1.5 tablespoon ice cream scoop, scoop the mixture and form into a ball. Tossing the patty from one hand to the other helps shape it and prevent it from falling apart.
Cook
- Spray the air-fryer basket with some oil and plate the patties inside. Give it another spray of oil. Cook using the "Air fry" function at 375ºF (190ºC) for 16-18 minutes. Flip them at minute 10. Serve immediately with some tahini sauce!
Nutrition
Calories: 46.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.8g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 0.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 126.7mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 1.4g | Calcium: 18.3mg | Iron: 1mg
