The tastiest falafels you'll ever eat. Ever. Both stovetop and air fryer instructions are included.
Prep Time:15 minutesmins
Cook Time:15 minutesmins
Total Time:30 minutesmins
4
Ingredients
1tbspcanola oil
1oniondiced
8clovesgarlicminced
3cupschickpeas
1tbsptahinior sesame seeds
1tbspolive oil
2eggs
2tspsalt
1.5tspcoriander
1tspcumin
1/2tspblack pepper
1/4tspchili flakes
1/4cupchopped parsley
1/3cupfloureither all-purpose flour or a gluten free mix works
1tspbaking powder
canola oilfor frying
Instructions
In a medium-sized pan, heat the canola oil over medium heat.
Add in the onions. Once the onions are soft and just starting to turn a golden brown, add in the minced garlic and cook for one extra minute. Remove from heat.
In a high powered blender or food processor, place the onions, garlic, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, eggs, salt, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and chili flakes. Pulse or blend on medium-low until well mashed.
Dump blender/food processor contents into a large bowl. Stir in the chopped parsley, flour, and baking powder.
STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS
Pour enough oil to cover the bottom of a frying pan. Heat to medium-high.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the falafel mix into little balls in the pan. Flatten the tops slightly with a fork.
Cook until the edges just start to turn brown. Flip and cook until the bottom just starts to turn brown.
Remove to a paper-towel lined plate.
Repeat with remaining mixture.
AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS
Pour a few tablespoons of oil in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, grease the bottom of the air fryer with some oil.
Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the falafel mix into little balls in the air fryer.
Brush each falafel with some oil.
Cook at 200°C/400°F until golden brown (about 10-15 minutes). Shake the basket partway so that the falafels get crispy on all sides.
Notes
Calorie information based on 1 tbsp of oil absorbed per serving.