Air Fryer Falafel

Steps

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1. 1
   Soak dried chickpeas for at least 12–24 hours, then drain thoroughly.
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2. 2
   Place drained chickpeas, onion or shallots, fresh garlic, parsley, and coriander into a food processor.
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3. 3
   Add salt, freshly ground pepper, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, ground cumin, and lemon zest; mix well.
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4. 4
   Pour in olive oil and blend until the mixture is homogeneous and moist, being careful not to overblend into a paste.
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5. 5
   Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
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6. 6
   While chilling, prepare the tahini sauce by combining tahini, grated garlic, lemon juice, and water until the desired consistency is reached; season with salt.
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7. 7
   Remove the chilled mixture and carefully shape into balls or patties with wet fingers, ensuring smooth surfaces with no cracks.
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8. 8
   Lightly spray the falafel with olive oil and place in the air fryer at 190°C for approximately 17 minutes.
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   Halfway through cooking (around 8–9 minutes), spray or brush with additional olive oil for extra crispness.
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10. 10
    Remove from the air fryer after 17 minutes; the falafel should be golden brown all over. Serve with the tahini sauce.
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