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Simple Falafel Recipe | Falafel in Airfryer | How to make falafel like an Arab

History -


Falafel is Middle Eastern food believed to be originated in Egypt and spread to other parts of the Middle East as trade and literature flourished. Falafel is a deep-fried ball or patty made up of chickpeas, fava beans, or both. The deep-fried version can be slightly high in calories, but you can either air fryer or bake depending on your goals.



Prep Time - 10 Min

Cooking Time - 3-5 Mins

Course - Breakfast, Snack, and Main Course



Ingredients -


1 Cup boiled chickpea

¼ Cup bread crumbs remove this to be Gluten-free

2-3 garlic pod

½ onion

⅓ Cup All-Purpose Flour / Chickpea Flour

Salt to taste

½ Tablespoon cumin

Cilantro or Parsely


Serving Suggestion


Serve with Hummus or Tabbouleh salad


Preparation -


  1. Add boiled chickpea to blended with onion, garlic, salt, and Cilantro/Parsely.

  2. Blend together to make a paste. Note check the consistency from the video.

  3. Add your falafel mix to the mixing bowl and mix with breadcrumbs and flour.

  4. The mix will have a nice bidding structure.

  5. Fry 375 F until golden brown or 400 F in air fryer/bake for 15 min both side


Final Arrangement


Serve with some tomato Cilantro Salad, Hummus, and Pita



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