Description
Air fryer falafel bites are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional fried falafel. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until combined.
- Add breadcrumbs and mix until the mixture holds together.
- Form small balls or patties with the mixture.
- Brush or spray the falafel bites with olive oil.
- Place the falafel bites in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with tahini sauce or yogurt dip.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Reheat in the air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg