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Air Fryer Falafel

11 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 2HRS 15MINS

Air Fryer Falafel

Recipe
Made out of fava aka broad beans and a whole lotta green greens, this kind of falafel is usually deep fried in a vat of super hot oil. But over the last couple of days I made it my mission in life to bake it in my new air-fryer. It worked AND it was pretty darn good!
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Hi! I'm Nevine, a self-proclaimed foodie and Wellness Coach. I’m a firm believer in the power of food to heal and nourish, but that eating healthy doesn't have to be complicated or restrictive. Enjoy!
https://healthyish.me/
Made out of fava aka broad beans and a whole lotta green greens, this kind of falafel is usually deep fried in a vat of super hot oil. But over the last couple of days I made it my mission in life to bake it in my new air-fryer. It worked AND it was pretty darn good!
2HRS 15MINS
Total Time
$0.92
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
us / metric
Fava Beans
1 1/3 cups
Fava Beans
dried, soaked overnight
Fresh Parsley
1/2 cup
Fresh Parsley
Fresh Cilantro
1/2 cup
Fresh Cilantro
Garlic
3 cloves
Small Garlic
Spring Onion
1
Spring Onion, chopped
Ground Coriander
2 tsp
Ground Coriander
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Cumin
as needed
Ground Cumin
optional
Water
to taste
Water
All-Purpose Flour
to taste
All-Purpose Flour
Oil
as needed
Oil
for brushing
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
354
Fat
1.6 g
Protein
26.8 g
Carbs
60.7 g
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https://healthyish.me/
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step 1
Pulse Fava Beans (1 1/3 cups), Fresh Parsley (1/2 cup), Fresh Cilantro (1/2 cup), Garlic (3 cloves), Spring Onion (1), Ground Coriander (2 tsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Cumin (as needed) in the food processor.
step 1 Pulse Fava Beans (1 1/3 cups), Fresh Parsley (1/2 cup), Fresh Cilantro (1/2 cup), Garlic (3 cloves), Spring Onion (1), Ground Coriander (2 tsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Cumin (as needed) in the food processor.
step 2
Adjust consistency by adding a tablespoon of Water (to taste) until mixture is smooth but still firm. Add 2-3 tablespoons of All-Purpose Flour (to taste) to falafel mixture. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
step 2 Adjust consistency by adding a tablespoon of Water (to taste) until mixture is smooth but still firm. Add 2-3 tablespoons of All-Purpose Flour (to taste) to falafel mixture. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
step 3
The mixture will be soft but relatively scoopable. Make loose balls that are slightly smaller than golf ball sized and lay them gently on a tray or baking sheet. Put in the freezer until frozen solid.
step 3 The mixture will be soft but relatively scoopable. Make loose balls that are slightly smaller than golf ball sized and lay them gently on a tray or baking sheet. Put in the freezer until frozen solid.
step 4
Spray or brush the basket with Oil (as needed). Put frozen falafel balls in a single layer at the bottom of the basket and wait a couple of minutes until their tops start to get a bit shiny. Then bake them for 10 minutes at 330 degrees F (165 degrees C).
step 4 Spray or brush the basket with Oil (as needed). Put frozen falafel balls in a single layer at the bottom of the basket and wait a couple of minutes until their tops start to get a bit shiny. Then bake them for 10 minutes at 330 degrees F (165 degrees C).
step 5
Spray the falafel balls with oil and then raise the heat to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until they turn a nice golden brown.
step 5 Spray the falafel balls with oil and then raise the heat to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until they turn a nice golden brown.
step 6
Use a spoon to gently coax the falafel balls out of the air fryer basket. They might leave a tiny piece of their bottom parts behind but that’s totally okay.
step 6 Use a spoon to gently coax the falafel balls out of the air fryer basket. They might leave a tiny piece of their bottom parts behind but that’s totally okay.
step 7
Enjoy popping them in your mouth like candy or make a huge sandwich with some fresh flatbread, veggies, and tahini sauce.
step 7 Enjoy popping them in your mouth like candy or make a huge sandwich with some fresh flatbread, veggies, and tahini sauce.
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Beans & Legumes
Appetizers
Dairy-Free
Air Fryer
Budget-Friendly
Lunch
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Vegan
Vegetarian
Game Day
Middle Eastern
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