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Crispy Air Fryer Falafel Recipe

A stack of golden brown, crispy air fryer falafel patties with visible green herbs, served on a white plate.
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Follow this straightforward guide to make perfectly crispy falafel in your air fryer with a fluffy interior.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and thoroughly dried
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, packed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, packed
  • 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Cooking spray (optional, for extra crispiness)

Instructions

  1. Place the rinsed and dried chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into a food processor.
  2. Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse, crumbly texture. Do not over-process; you want some texture remaining.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
  4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the falafel hold its shape.
  5. Form the mixture into small patties or balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  6. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
  7. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, if using.
  8. Arrange the falafel in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Work in batches if necessary.
  9. Lightly spray the tops of the falafel with cooking spray for better browning.
  10. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.
  11. Continue cooking until the falafel are deep golden brown and crispy on the outside.
  12. Serve immediately with your preferred sauces or in wraps.

Notes

  • Drying the chickpeas well is the most important step for crispy falafel. Pat them dry with paper towels after rinsing.
  • If the mixture seems too wet to form patties, add one more teaspoon of flour.
  • For maximum crunch, spray the falafel lightly with oil before the final few minutes of cooking.

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