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Air Fryer Falafel with Creamy Tahini Sauce

Air Fryer Falafel with Creamy Tahini Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Falafel
  • 1 cup dried chickpeas soaked overnight
  • ½ small onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup parsley
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 1½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 –2 tbsp olive oil
  • Tahini Sauce
  • ½ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • ¼ –⅓ cup cold water
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Drain and dry soaked chickpeas.
  2. Pulse falafel ingredients until coarse.
  3. Chill mixture for 30 minutes.
  4. Shape into balls.
  5. Air fry at 375°F for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Whisk tahini sauce ingredients until smooth.

Notes

  • Always use dried, soaked chickpeas
  • Do not overblend the mixture
  • Chill before cooking for best texture
  • Brush falafel lightly with oil for crispiness