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Air Fryer Herb Falafel Balls with Tahini Drizzle

A pile of crispy Air Fryer Herb Falafel Balls drizzled with creamy tahini sauce and sprinkled with parsley.
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Make crispy, herby falafel balls in your air fryer without deep frying. This recipe includes instructions for a simple lemon tahini drizzle.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained (do not cook)
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, packed
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, packed
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • For Tahini Drizzle: 1/2 cup tahini paste
  • For Tahini Drizzle: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • For Tahini Drizzle: 2-4 tablespoons cold water
  • For Tahini Drizzle: 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place the soaked and drained chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper into a food processor.
  2. Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse, crumbly dough. Do not over-process; you want texture, not a smooth paste.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the baking soda and flour until just combined.
  4. Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (195 degrees Celsius). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  6. Place the falafel balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Do not overcrowd the basket.
  7. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping the balls halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and firm.
  8. While the falafel cooks, prepare the drizzle: Whisk together the tahini paste, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl.
  9. Slowly whisk in the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
  10. Serve the hot air-fried falafel immediately with the tahini drizzle.

Notes

  • For best texture, ensure your chickpeas are fully drained after soaking.
  • If you do not have dried chickpeas, you can use one 15-ounce can of chickpeas, rinsed and thoroughly patted dry, but the texture may be softer.
  • If the falafel mixture seems too wet to hold its shape, add one more tablespoon of flour.

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