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Air fryer Falafel

5 from 1 vote
Air-fried falafel is a crispy, flavorful, and healthy alternative to the traditional deep-fried version, made with chickpeas, herbs, and spices for a guilt-free snack or meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking time 8 hours
Servings: 8 (25 Falafel)
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500g chickpeas
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 30g (½ cup) fresh parsley
  • 25g (⅓ cup) fresh coriander
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1-2 green chilies (optional, for spice)
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 60g (½ cup) flour
  • 1-2 Tbsp olive oil (for air frying)

Method
 

  1. Soak the chickpeas in hot water for overnight or for at least 5 hours. Then drain and tap them with a kitchen towel to get rid of excess moisture.
  2. Transfer the chickpeas into a food processor, add salt and blend until coarse. Remove half of the mixture and set aside.
  3. To the remaining half (in the food processor), add parsley, coriander, onion, garlic, spices, salt and baking powder. Blend until smooth.
  4. Combine both the mixtures together by hand. Gradually add flour and combine until the mixture binds together when formed into a fist.
  5. Shape into small disks of equal sizes. You can freeze them at this point. (see instructions for freezing and reheating above).
  6. To air fry, line the tray with parchment paper and brush with some oil. Place the falafel at a distance from each other into the tray and brush with some oil.
  7. Air fry at 200℃ (400℉) for 20 minutes, flipping after 10 minutes. You will have to air fry in batches.
  8. Enjoy the falafel warm and crispy.

Notes

The mentioned quantities in this recipe makes a big batch (ideal for meal prep). If you want to make a smaller batch, you can reduce the ingredients by half.