Crispy Air Fryer Falafel (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 large shallot, chopped roughly.
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1 teaspoon paprika powder.
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Juice squeezed from 1 lemon.
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1/2 cup of fresh herb mix (cilantro and parsley).
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Hot water, add as needed.
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2 teaspoons of ground cumin.
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4 tablespoons of olive oil.
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1 tomato, sliced thinly.
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2 cans drained chickpeas.
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt.
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Lettuce leaves.
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6 pita flatbreads.
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1 cucumber, sliced into rounds.
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2 tablespoons sesame seeds.
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3 tablespoons regular flour.
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2 peeled garlic cloves.
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1/2 red onion, slice thinly.
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1 cup tahini paste.
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1 teaspoon salt for seasoning.
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A light cooking spray.
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, combine the tahini, yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Add a bit of hot water at a time until it’s the right texture to spread.
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Toss the chickpeas, herbs, garlic, shallot, flour, sesame seeds, spices, salt, and lemon juice into a food processor. Grind until it comes together as a coarse mix.
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Take the mixture and shape it into small discs about an inch wide. You’ll get anywhere from 25-30 pieces.
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Spray oil lightly into the air fryer basket. Place falafel discs inside, leaving a gap between them. Cook at 350°F for 8 minutes, flip them over, then cook again for another 6 minutes.
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Pop pita bread in the microwave for 15 seconds to warm. Load them up with falafel, your sauce, and fresh veggies like lettuce, cucumber, and tomato.
# Notes:
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To deep fry, roll falafel into round balls and fry in 350°F oil for about 4 minutes until they turn golden.
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Prefer pan frying? Heat an inch of oil in a cast iron pan. Cook discs on medium-high for 3-4 minutes per side.