Air Fryer Falafel cook up light, fluffy and deliciously crispy. Serve them with hummus and pita or top a salad with them and drizzle on a tahini dressing.
Place 1 cup dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover with at least 2 inches water. Soak overnight.
Drain and rinse chickpeas and add them to a food processor. Add 1/2 cup onion, ¾ cup parsley, ¾ cup cilantro, 1 serrano pepper, 4 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons cumin and 1 teaspoon salt and process until it’s the texture of couscous.
Sprinkle in 4 TBSP chickpea flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder, and pulse, adding additional flour if needed so that you can form the mixture into a ball without it sticking to your hands.
Place in a bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the mixture to firm up.
Using your hands, or a cookie scoop, form falafel into golf ball sized balls.
Air Fryer Instructions
Preheat air fryer 380 degrees. Spray the basket with oil and place the falafel inside, leaving space between them (depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches). Coat the falafel with additional oil spray.
Cook 15 minutes, until golden brown, flipping over halfway through.
Oven Instructions
Bake the falafel at 375-degrees until crispy and golden brown, about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
How to store
Leftover falafel will keep stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
How to reheat
Reheat in a 325-degree air fryer or oven, until warmed through, about 15 minutes.
How to freeze
Place uncooked, formed falafel balls on a cookie sheet and freeze until firm. Then place in a large freezer-safe bag or container. They will last in the freezer for about 3 months. When ready to use, defrost overnight in the refrigerator.