Crispy Air Fryer Falafel with Tahini Sauce

CategoryDifficultyBeginner
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
FOR THE TAHINI SAUCE
 1 cup plain yoghurt
 ½ cup Tahini or 1 tsp Tahini paste
 1 whole Lemon juice
 1 tbsp Olive oil
 ¼ cup hot water (optional)
FOR THE FALAFEL
 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 ¼ cup cilantro
 ¾ cup fresh parsley
 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
 2 tsp cumin powder
 2 tsp ground coriander
 1 tsp ground black pepper
 ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 1 ½ tsp salt
 Non-stick cooking spray
STEPS
1

Put all the Falafel ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until mixture comes together in a rough paste consistency. Do not overmix.

2

Shape the falafel into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter.

3

Lightly spray your air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.

4

Place falafel balls in the basket, making sure they do not touch. You can use a Pyramid Mat set like these ones to prevent the balls from rolling around and sticking together while cooking.

5

Fry at 370° F (187° C) for 10 to 15 minutes while flipping halfway through the cook time.

6

Falafel is done when crisp and golden brown.

STEPS FOR THE TAHINI SAUCE
7

Combine all the ingredients for the Tahini sauce in a bowl and mix until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out by gradually adding hot water until consistency is easily spreadable.

8

Serve Crispy Falafels with the Tahini sauce, flatbreads, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, and salad.

Ingredients

FOR THE TAHINI SAUCE
 1 cup plain yoghurt
 ½ cup Tahini or 1 tsp Tahini paste
 1 whole Lemon juice
 1 tbsp Olive oil
 ¼ cup hot water (optional)
FOR THE FALAFEL
 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 ¼ cup cilantro
 ¾ cup fresh parsley
 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
 2 tsp cumin powder
 2 tsp ground coriander
 1 tsp ground black pepper
 ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 1 ½ tsp salt
 Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

STEPS
1

Put all the Falafel ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until mixture comes together in a rough paste consistency. Do not overmix.

2

Shape the falafel into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter.

3

Lightly spray your air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.

4

Place falafel balls in the basket, making sure they do not touch. You can use a Pyramid Mat set like these ones to prevent the balls from rolling around and sticking together while cooking.

5

Fry at 370° F (187° C) for 10 to 15 minutes while flipping halfway through the cook time.

6

Falafel is done when crisp and golden brown.

STEPS FOR THE TAHINI SAUCE
7

Combine all the ingredients for the Tahini sauce in a bowl and mix until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, thin it out by gradually adding hot water until consistency is easily spreadable.

8

Serve Crispy Falafels with the Tahini sauce, flatbreads, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, and salad.

Crispy Air Fryer Falafel with Tahini Sauce