Yes, you can make falafel in the air fryer! Follow my easy tips for perfectly crisp air fryer falafel with the same bold, authentic flavors! ![]() Falafel is a staple food throughout the Middle East and in Egypt where I grew up. Traditional falafel is made of a mixture of chickpeas, fresh herbs, and warm spices, which is formed into balls or patties and deep fried until the patties turn a beautiful golden brown. And if youâve followed my authentic falafel recipe, which is an all-time fan favorite, you know how delicious freshly fried falafel areâperfectly crispy on the outside, tender and airy on the inside! Dunk one in some tahini sauce or serve them in a pita pocket with all the fresh veggies and pickles, and youâve got the perfect little vegan meal to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I will tell you right now that cooking falafel the traditional way, as I showed you earlier, will yield better results 100 percent of the time! But you can absolutely make falafel in the air fryer, too. Many have been asking me for a good air fryer falafel recipe, so I worked on one that Iâm excited to share! In this post
Why does this recipe for falafel in the air fryer work?Although the cooking method is different, I donât believe you should compromise on flavor. Thatâs why this recipe uses the authentic falafel mixture, made from scratch from dried chickpeas that have been soaked overnight and mixed with the same fresh herbs and spices. I still advise that you allow the mixture to sit in the fridge for about 1 hour and then mix it with some baking powder to give you the best flavor and texture. How should you shape falafel for the air fryer?Typically when I make falafel, Iâm partial to forming them into little balls. But for air fryer falafel, shaping them into slightly flatter disks or patties actually works better. This shape will allow the falafel to lay flat and they wonât roll around the air fryer basket. I also find that flatter patties cook more evenly in the air fryer. Be sure to not arrange the patties too tightly in the air fryer. They need some room so they can turn airy and crispy as they cook. Work in batches as needed. ![]() Ingredients youâll need for air fryer falafelAs I mentioned, I use the same combination of ingredients as I always have for my authentic falafel recipe. Here is what youâll need for this air fryer falafel recipe:
![]() Should you use dry or canned chickpeas?This is very much a texture thing. Even though it is not as critical to use dry chickpeas when cooking falafel in an air fryer, I still recommend that you do! Canned chickpea have a lot of moisture and can turn your air fryer falafel mushy. How to make falafel in the air fryerMaking air fryer falafel starts out the same way as my traditional falafel recipe by soaking the chickpeas and making the falafel mixture. Here is how to cook falafel in the air fryer:
A couple of important tips
Falafel in the ovenI talked about baking falafel in the oven before. I will say, it's not my favorite way to cook the delicious patties because it just does not yield the same crispy results. But if you donât have an air fryer, and you donât want to fry the falafels, then sure, you can bake them! To cook falafel in the oven, start with the oven at 350 degrees F. Brush the falafel patties with olive oil on both sides and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, remembering to flip the patties halfway through baking. They should be golden brown on the outside and still somewhat green on the inside, but they should not taste raw! Ways to serve itThere are so many ways to enjoy falafel, as I detailed in my recipe for authentic falafel. Here are some delicious ways to serve them:
Freezing and reheating air fryer falafelAllow the falafel to cool to room temperature, and then arrange them on a cookie sheet and freeze. Once frozen solid, you can transfer the falafel to a ziptop bag to save freezer space. They can be frozen for up to 3 months, but I like to eat them within a month. To reheat frozen falafel, place them on a baking sheet and place in a 350 degrees F-heated oven for about 15 minutes. Youâll need to flip them halfway through the reheating time. If you have leftover falafel that youâve refrigerated, it can either be heated in the oven as described above (just for a shorter time since they arenât frozen) or in the air fryer. Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees F, place the falafel in the basket, and reheat for 2 to 3 minutes. More Middle Eastern recipes you'll loveBrowse all Mediterranean Recipes. ![]() BEST Air Fryer Falafel (Easy Tips!)
Here's my easy, foolproof air fryer falafel recipe. It begins with my classic falafel mixture, made from scratch following my earlier tutorial for how to make falafel). For crunchy falafels, use soaked dry chickpeas instead of cooked or canned chickpeas. To cook them in the airfyer, it's best to form the mixture into lightly packed patties so they lay flat in the air fryer basket. Be sure not to crowd the basket. As air fryers do vary, I like to cook the falafel patties in 5 minute increments until the patties are cooked through to a crispy golden brown.
Course Appetizer, Entree, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 patties
Calories 71.6kcal
Author Suzy Karadsheh
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Nutrition
Calories: 71.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.7g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 1.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 47.7mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 370.5IU | Vitamin C: 5.7mg | Calcium: 47.3mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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