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Crispy Mediterranean Air-Fryer Falafels

Crispy Air-Fryer Falafels

Looking to make some tasty homemade falafels? Try these Crispy Air-Fryer Falafels. They’re gluten-free and vegan and served with two delicious sauces: Lemon Tahini Sauce and Vegan Whipped Feta.
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Prep Time 2 days
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 days 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • FALAFELS
  • 2 cups Dried chickpeas
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 3 Kale leaves rib removed and chopped
  • 3/4 cup Parsley
  • 1/3 Lemon juiced
  • 3/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 3 tbsp Sesame seeds
  • 1 yellow Onion quartered
  • 5-6 Garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp of olive oil
  • TAHINI SAUCE
  • 1/2 tahini sauce
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD
  • 2 Persian cucumbers diced
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes diced
  • 1/3 cup red onions diced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1/2 cup curly parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toppings: Vegan Whipped Feta Dip linked in blog post and the tahini sauce

Instructions
 

  • Soak the chickpeas in a large bowl filled with water and add the baking soda. Soak for about 24 hours or longer if needed but not less than 24 hours.
  • After 24 hours, drain and rinse the chickpeas. Pat them dry.
  • Once dry, add them to a food processor with onions, garlic, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, kale, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Blend until it's well combined. You may need to stop it mid-way and mix it with a spoon.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover it tight. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the tahini sauce by adding all the ingredients into a bowl and mixing well. add more water if needed for a looser consistency.
  • Next, make the cucumber tomato salad by adding everything into a bowl and mixing well. Set both the sauce and salad in the fridge.
  • Remove the lid and add the baking powder and sesame seeds. Mix with a spoon.
  • Once you're ready, scoop and form patties until it's about 1/2 inch thickness. Place them on parchment paper until this process is complete.
  • Next, brush oil on one side of the falafels. Place them into your air-fryer (do not over crowd or pile on top of each other) oil side down. Brush the other side.
  • Set the air-fryer to 400 and fry for about 15 minutes. Half way through, pause the fryer and flip them so it's crispy on both side.
  • This may need to be done in batches.
  • Serve as is with the sauces and cucumber tomato salad or inside a delicious pita bread.