How to Make Vegan Air Fryer Falafel?

Q: Can I use canned chickpeas for this recipe?
A: Yes, this recipe calls for 2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed.

Q: Is this falafel recipe gluten-free?
A: It can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour instead of regular flour.

Q: How long does it take to cook falafel in an air fryer?
A: It takes about 20-25 minutes at 400°F to cook falafel in an air fryer until crispy and golden brown.

Vegan Air Fryer Falafel

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Ingredients:

• 2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup flour (gluten-free if needed)
• Cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Place chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
2. Add flour to the chickpea mixture and pulse again to combine.
3. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
5. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the falafel balls in a single layer.
6. Spray the falafel with cooking spray. Cook for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
7. Serve with tahini sauce and pita bread.

Nutrition:

• Calories: 274kcal
• Total Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Sodium: 623mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 46g
• Dietary Fiber: 11g
• Sugar: 3g
• Protein: 12g