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Crispy Air Fryer Falafel

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1540 min
SERVINGS
15 servings
Dinner
Crispy Air Fryer Falafel
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, stems removed
  • 3/4 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley, stems removed
  • 1 small red onion, quartered
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • cooking spray
Instructions
1
Initial Preparation
2
Soak chickpeas in a substantial quantity of chilled water for 24 hours. Gently massage the soaked chickpeas with your fingers to facilitate the release and removal of their outer layers. Rinse and thoroughly drain the chickpeas.
3
Extraction of Excess Moisture
4
Spread the rinsed chickpeas on a large, clean dish towel to allow them to dry completely. This step is crucial in preventing excess moisture from affecting the final product.
5
Mixture Creation
6
Combine chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, onion, and garlic in a food processor until you achieve a rough, chunky consistency. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add chickpea flour, coriander, cumin, Sriracha, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined.
7
Resting the Mixture
8
Cover the bowl with a lid and let the mixture rest for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
9
Temperature Preparations
10
Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
11
Mixture Enhancement
12
Add baking powder and baking soda to the chickpea mixture. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
13
Forming Patties
14
Form 15 equal-sized balls and press them slightly to form patties. This will help the falafel hold their shape during cooking.
15
Cooking Preparation
16
Spray the falafel patties with cooking spray to prevent sticking during cooking.
17
Air Fryer Cooking
18
Place 7 falafel patties in the preheated air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer the cooked falafel to a plate and repeat with the remaining 8 falafel, cooking for 10 to 12 minutes.