Air-Fried Falafel Bites
- 4
- 12
- 20min
- 30min
Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these air-fried falafel bites are a wholesome, flavour-packed snack you can enjoy guilt-free.
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Baked Falafel Bites
Cooking Steps
Baked Falafel Bites
Step 1 : Soak chickpeas:
Place dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in a large bowl and cover with cold water by at least 3 inches. Soak overnight (8–12 hours). Drain and pat dry. Do not use canned chickpeas — they'll make the mixture too wet.
Step 2 : Blend the mixture:
Add drained chickpeas, small onion, roughly chopped, garlic cloves, fresh parsley leaves, fresh cilantro leaves, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse, slightly crumbly sand — not a smooth paste. Don't over-blend.
Step 3 : Add binder and chill:
Add baking powder and all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour) to the mixture and pulse a few more times to combine. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate to firm up.
Step 4 : Preheat and prep:
For air fryer: preheat to 375°F (190°C). For oven: preheat to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the chilled mixture and roll into small balls or patties, about 1.5 inches wide.
Step 5 : Oil and cook:
Brush or lightly spray each falafel bite with olive oil (for brushing). Air fryer: cook in a single layer for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until deep golden brown. Oven: bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
Step 6 : Serve:
Let cool for 2–3 minutes. Serve with warm pita, hummus, tahini sauce, cucumber, and tomatoes.
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Air-Fried Falafel Bites
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- Increase in servings might impact the cooking time. Please refer to the recipe for serving and time to cook details.
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