- 2 cups dried chickpeas soak for at least 24 hours
- 1 diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1-2 Tbsp. chickpea/garbanzo bean flour as needed for texture
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric optional
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or 1/2 tsp, if you love spicy
- 1-2 tsp. sea salt I use more salt if serving with tzatziki sauce
- 6 Frozen Falafel
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Soak dried chickpeas in a large bowl of water for at least 24 hours.
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Add all ingredients to the food processor and blend until you reach the desired texture. It should be sticky enough to roll but wet enough to stay together. Chill the dough for at least an hour but up to a day for best results.
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Preheat your air fryer to 380° F | 180° C for 5 minutes.
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Spritz air fryer basket with your favorite oil.
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Roll into 1-2-inch balls and place in your air fryer basket, nine or ten at a time. Use a single layer of falafel for best results.
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Air fry at 380° F | 180° C for 13-15 minutes. Larger falafel balls will require additional air frying, smaller falafel will require less air frying.
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Serve with tahini or tzatziki sauce, or hummus.
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plate, and enjoy!
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Preheat your air fryer to 380° F | 180° C for 5 minutes.
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Spritz your air fryer with oil, or add an air fryer liner.
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Add a single layer of frozen falafel to your air fryer. Air fry for 10 minutes at 380° F | 180° C. Note: If your falafel were relatively small you shouldn't need any additional time, but if you are preparing a large falafel ball (2"), then you may need to add additional time.
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add to a pita, add some hummus, or tzatziki sauce, and enjoy!