Air Fryer Falafel Bites

Method

1. 1
   • chickpeas 400 g
   • onion ½
   • garlic 3
   • fresh parsley 20 g
   • fresh cilantro 20 g

   Pulse the falafel base — In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro until finely chopped but not pureed.

2. 2
   • ground cumin 1½ tsp
   • ground coriander 1 tsp
   • chilli flakes ½ tsp
   • salt 1 tsp
   • black pepper ¼ tsp
   • wheat flour 3 tbsp

   Season the falafel mixture — Add the cumin, ground coriander, chili flakes, salt, black pepper, and flour. Pulse briefly until just combined into a coarse, moldable mixture.

3. 3
   • olive oil 2 tbsp

   Shape the falafel patties — Shape the mixture into small patties or balls, about 3 cm wide. Brush lightly all over with olive oil.

4. 4

   Air fry until crisp — Arrange the falafel in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 200°C for 12-14 minutes, shaking or turning halfway, until crisp and golden outside and tender inside.

   ⏱13 min
5. 5
   • tahini 4 tbsp
   • water 3 tbsp
   • lemon juice 1 tbsp

   Make the tahini sauce — Whisk the tahini with the water and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Serve the falafel warm with the tahini sauce.