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Air Fryer Falafel

Name: Air Fryer Falafel
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5.3-oz.) container plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 c. tahini; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 3/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 1/2 c. fresh cilantro; 1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/3 c. all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 (15-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry; 2 tbsp. sesame seeds (optional); Cooking spray, for the basket and falafel

6 servings

servings

45 minutes

active time

1 hour

total time

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Ingredients

1 (5.3-oz.) container plain Greek yogurt

1/4 c. tahini

2 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. olive oil

1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped

1/4 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

3/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1/2 c. fresh cilantro

1/2 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/3 c. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped

2 (15-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry

2 tbsp. sesame seeds (optional)

Cooking spray, for the basket and falafel

Directions

For the tahini yogurt sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, oil, chopped cilantro, chopped parsley, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and 3 tablespoons of water until smooth and well combined. Add more water as necessary, 1 teaspoon at a time, to achieve a pourable consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the falafel: To a food processor, add the cilantro, parsley, flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, and onion. Process the mixture until very finely chopped and well combined, about 10 seconds, scraping the bottom and sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the chickpeas and process until the mixture is almost smooth.

Remove the mixture to a medium bowl and stir in the sesame seeds, if using, until fully combined. Use a 1 ½ tablespoon measure to scoop the mixture and roll it into rounds.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, if required. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Working in batches if necessary, spray the falafel all over with cooking spray, and add to the air fryer in a single layer. Cook until very brown and crunchy, 15 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serve the falafel with the tahini yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size

Calories

397

Total Fat

19 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Unsaturated Fat

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

3 mg

Sodium

515 mg

Total Carbohydrate

33 g

Dietary Fiber

11 g

Total Sugars

7 g

Protein

15 g