Air-Fryer Falafel

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Making falafel in the air fryer is practically foolproof. Just combine all your ingredients in a food processor, form into patties and drop in the air fryer. The countertop appliance is like a mini convection oven, so the falafel will cook up quickly and with way less oil than if you pan-fried them. Serve them with tahini sauce for dipping (see associated recipe).

Hilary Meyer

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 falafel

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
½ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup chopped onion
2 medium cloves garlic
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 to 3 tablespoons water, if needed

Directions

Drain chickpeas and transfer to a food processor. Add parsley, onion, garlic, oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt and baking soda; process, adding water as needed, until finely ground and the mixture just holds together. Using about 3 tablespoons per patty, shape into twelve 1 1/2-inch patties.
Lightly coat air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the patties in a single layer in the basket and coat the tops with more cooking spray. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook in batches.)
Cook the patties at 375 degrees F, carefully turning them over halfway through and coating the tops with more cooking spray, about 12 minutes total.

Associated Recipes

Tahini Sauce with Lemon & Garlic

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

216	Calories
7g	Fat
31g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 falafel
Calories 216
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 9g	31%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 10g	20%
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Vitamin A 666IU	13%
Vitamin C 14mg	16%
Folate 192mcg	48%
Sodium 384mg	17%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 4mg	22%
Magnesium 55mg	13%
Potassium 367mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Air-Fryer Falafel

Ingredients

Directions

Associated Recipes

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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