Air Fryer Falafel
Description
Once you've soaked your chickpeas, you can use a food processor and an air fryer to quickly bake these spicy falafel patties.
Ingredients
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1 cup dry garbanzo beans
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1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro, stems removed
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3/4 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley, stems removed
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1 small red onion, quartered
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1 clove garlic
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2 tablespoons chickpea flour
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1 tablespoon ground coriander
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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cooking spray
Directions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4
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.
5
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.