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Falafel

Crispy Homemade Falafel That Will Amaze Your Taste Buds

Crispy homemade falafel are golden, crunchy, and bursting with flavor—perfect for a health-conscious snack or meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 falafel
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Falafel Mixture
  • 1 cup Dried Chickpeas Soaked overnight
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped roughly
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic cloves preferred
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh herbs blend
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Fresh herbs blend
  • 1/4 cup Dill Fresh herbs blend
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Essential for classic flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom Or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour Optional for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda For lightness in falafel
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil For frying
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Tahini Sauce For dipping or drizzling

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Air Fryer
  • Large bowl
  • Plate
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Vegan Homemade Falafel
  1. Soak chickpeas in water overnight for at least 8 hours.
  2. Drain and rinse soaked chickpeas, then blend with onion, garlic, herbs, cumin, cardamom, salt, pepper, optional flour, and baking soda until a coarse mixture forms.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized falafel and let rest.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
  5. Air fry shaped falafel in a single layer for 12-14 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  6. Cool falafel on paper towels before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1falafelCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Once cooled, store falafel in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-6 days.

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