This air fryer falafel is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and incredibly flavorful throughout! Chickpeas and a variety of fresh herbs are what make this plant-based recipe delicious. This air fryer falafel is a healthier take on a much-loved classic!
Ingredients
- ▢2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ▢1 cup parsley chopped
- ▢1 cup cilantro chopped
- ▢½ cup fresh dill chopped
- ▢5 garlic cloves minced
- ▢1 small yellow onion chopped
- ▢4 tablespoons all purpose flour see Notes
- ▢1 teaspoon salt
- ▢1 teaspoon baking powder
- ▢¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For air frying:
- ▢spray cooking oil
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped, but not pureed.
- Refrigerate falafel mixture for at least one hour.
- Remove from fridge and scoop two tablespoons of falafel mixture into your hands then roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Coat the basket of your air fryer with spray cooking oil and transfer falafel to the basket. Lightly spray falafel with cooking oil and set the air fryer to 15 minutes at 375° Fahrenheit.
- Flip each falafel and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
