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!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 17 min
- Yield
- 18 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (, roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (, roughly chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Soak chickpeas in a bowl with water for 24 hours. Drain and pat them dry before using.
- 2
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.
- 3
Using a 1.5 tbsp 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.
- 4
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!