Name: Vegan Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup flour (gluten-free, if needed); Cooking spray

Vegan Air Fryer Falafel Recipe

Eran Jerome Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make Vegan Air Fryer Falafel Recipe

Crispy golden outside and soft inside. A delicious vegan appetizer.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup flour (gluten-free, if needed)
Cooking spray

Instructions

Place chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
Add flour to the chickpea mixture and pulse again to combine.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the falafel balls in a single layer.
Spray the falafel with cooking spray. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
Serve with tahini sauce and pita bread.