AIR-FRYER FALAFEL

Air-Fryer Falafel image

Falafel are a popular street food in the Middle East. The crispy fried chickpea fritters are crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside and full of flavor from cilantro, mint, coriander and nutty sesame seeds. These air-fryer falafel are gluten free on top of it all. Parsley can be added or used instead of mint. -Nithya Narasimhan, Chennai, India

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 16 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 cup dried garbanzo beans
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
5 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, optional
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
Cooking spray

Steps:

In a large bowl, cover beans with water. Stir in baking soda. Cover and let stand overnight. Drain beans; rinse and pat dry., In a food processor, pulse cilantro and mint until finely chopped. Add beans, garlic, salt, pepper if desired, coriander and chili powder. Pulse until blended and texture of coarse meal. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Preheat air fryer to 375°. Stir in sesame seeds and baking powder. Shape into sixteen 2-in. balls. Arrange 8 balls in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 762mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 9g protein.