Certainly! Here’s a recipe for Air Fryer Falafel:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 1/2 onion, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Place the dried chickpeas in a bowl and cover them with water. Allow them to soak overnight. Drain and rinse the chickpeas before using.
- In a food processor, add the soaked and drained chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, baking soda, and flour. Pulse the mixture until it becomes a coarse paste. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor occasionally.
- Transfer the falafel mixture to a bowl and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour. Chilling will help the mixture firm up and make it easier to shape.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of the chilled falafel mixture and shape it into a small patty or ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Lightly spray the falafel patties or balls with cooking spray or brush them with olive oil. This will help them brown and crisp up in the air fryer.
- Place the falafel in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each piece for even cooking. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook the falafel in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. They should be golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Once cooked, remove the falafel from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the air fryer falafel as a delicious vegetarian main course or as a filling for wraps or pitas. They pair well with tzatziki sauce or tahini dressing.
Enjoy your homemade air fryer falafel!
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