Air Fryer Falafel Bites

Ingredients

• 400 g chickpeas, drained
• ½ onion, roughly chopped
• 3 garlic, cloves
• 20 g fresh parsley
• 20 g fresh cilantro
• 1½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp wheat flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
• 4 tbsp tahini, for the sauce
• 3 tbsp water, for the sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, for the sauce

Method

1. 1.

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

2. 2.

   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.

   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.

5. 5.

   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.