Homemade Falafel (air Fryer or Deep-fried

• tiempo total: 13 minutes

Ingredientes

2 cups dried chickpeas + 1 teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons chickpea flour

1 cup flat-leaf parsley

½ cup mint leaves optional

1 yellow onion

6 cloves garlic

1½ teaspoons cumin ground

1 teaspoon coriander ground

1¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

4 - 6 cups frying oil for frying, or 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for air-frying.

Soak 2 cups dried chickpeas in a large pot with plenty of water for 24 hours.

To a food processor, add 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, ½ cup mint leaves, 1 yellow onion, 6 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons coriander, 1½ teaspoons cumin, 1½ teaspoons salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.

Blend until finely chopped.

Instrucciones

Add the soaked chickpeas and 2 teaspoons baking powder.

Blend until finely coarse, scrape down the side of the food processor once or twice.

Shape the falafel by hand or use a falafel scoop, ice cream scoop, or cookie dough scoop.

Grab some mixture into the scoop and press it with your hand to form a small ball then gently press it between your hands to flatten it slightly.

The balls should be compact but not overly so; otherwise, the falafel will be too dense. The mixture should stick well together and easily keep its shape.

If it doesn’t, add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour or chickpea flour to the mixture to help it stick together.

Rinse the scoop with water after every 3 falafels.

Arrange the falafel on a baking sheet.

Brush the bottom of your air fryer with olive oil. Arrange the falafels in the air fryer on a single layer.

Air fry at 400°F or 200°C for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy.

Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C. If you have a convection oven (with a fan), use that.

Arrange falafel on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or brushed with oil.