Easy Air Fryer Falafel Recipe

Name: Easy Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
Total time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Ingredients: 1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 small yellow onion, quartered; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.33333334326744 cup roughly chopped parsley; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped scallions; 0.33333334326744 cup roughly chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.125 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; olive oil cooking spray

This easy vegetarian air fryer falafel recipe is simple to make and packed with flavor thanks to fresh herbs. Get perfectly crispy falafel every time!

Total time2 hrs 30 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield12 falafel, 6

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Instructions

Dry chickpeas on paper towels thoroughly. In a food processor, combine onions, garlic, parsley, scallions, cilantro, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes. Process until well blended, about 30 to 60 seconds. Add chickpeas and pulse 2 to 3 times until just combined, avoiding a puree. Mix in flour and baking powder, scraping the bowl's sides, and pulse 2 to 3 times.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to allow flavors to meld.
Shape the falafel mixture into 12 equal-sized balls. If the mixture feels too sticky, lightly flour your hands and work surface.
Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) following the manufacturer's directions. Lightly spray the falafel balls with cooking spray.
Air fry the falafel until they are a beautiful golden brown, approximately 14 minutes. Remember to flip them halfway through for even cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 119 kcal
Fat Content: 1 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 466 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Carbohydrate Content: 23 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g