Description
This easy falafel recipe features crispy, golden chickpea patties that are bursting with fresh herbs and warm spices. Perfect for wraps, bowls, or as an appetizer, these delightful bites offer a satisfying crunch and savory flavor, making them an excellent choice for any meal. With plant-based protein from chickpeas, this recipe is not only nutritious but also simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried chickpeas (soaked)
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley
- ½ cup mint leaves (or cilantro)
- 1 onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for air frying, or 4 to 6 cups frying oil for deep-frying)
Instructions
- Soak the dried chickpeas in water for 24 to 48 hours. Drain and rinse.
- In a food processor, blend parsley, mint, onion, garlic, spices, and soaked chickpeas until finely coarse.
- Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes before shaping into small patties.
- For air-frying: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C), spray with oil, and cook patties for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C), place on a parchment-lined tray, brush with olive oil, and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg