Simple Way to Healthy Falafel Salad

Air Fryer Falafel

Falafel is a traditional food in many middle eastern countries.

Recipe Summary Air Fryer Falafel

Once you've soaked your chickpeas, you can use a food processor and an air fryer to quickly bake these spicy falafel patties. Serve with your favorite garnishes and sauce.

Ingredients | Healthy Falafel Salad

1 cup dry garbanzo beans

1 ½ cups fresh cilantro, stems removed

¾ 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

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

cooking spray

Directions

Soak chickpeas in a large amount of cool water for 24 hours. Rub the soaked chickpeas with your fingers to help loosen and remove skins. Rinse and drain well. Spread chickpeas on a large clean dish towel to dry.

Blend chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, onion, and garlic in a food processor until a rough paste forms. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add chickpea flour, coriander, cumin, sriracha, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cover bowl and let mixture rest for 1 hour.

Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Add baking powder and baking soda to the chickpea mixture. Mix using your hands until just combined. Form 15 equal-sized balls and press slightly to form patties. Spray falafel patties with cooking spray.

Place 7 falafel patties in the preheated air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer cooked falafel to a plate and repeat with remaining 8 falafel, cooking for 10 to 12 minutes.

Feel free to try harissa sauce in place of the sriracha.

Info | Healthy Falafel Salad

prep: 20 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 1 day total: 1 day Servings: 15 Yield: 15 falafel

TAG : Air Fryer Falafel

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