Crispy Air Fryer Falafel
These air-fried falafel are crisp on the outside and tender inside, with chickpeas, fresh parsley, scallions, cilantro, garlic, and onion creating a bright herbal flavor. Ground cumin and crushed red pepper add warm spice, while a light coating of olive oil helps them brown. Serve them in pitas, over salads, or as a vegetarian appetizer.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air Fryer Falafel, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 79
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Dry chickpeas on paper towels. Place onions and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add parsley, scallions, cilantro, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes. Process until blended, 30 to 60 seconds, then add the chickpeas and pulse 2 to 3 times until just blended but not pureed. Sprinkle in flour and baking powder, scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, and pulse 2 to 3 times.
- 2
Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate, covered, 2 to 3 hours.
- 3
Form the falafel mixture into 12 balls. If the mixture is too sticky, add flour to your hands and work surface.
- 4
Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions. Spray the falafel with cooking spray.
- 5
Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden brown, about 14 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Calories 109.34 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 4.56 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 19.99 g 7%
- Total Fat 1.44 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 62.0 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.43 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 2.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 238.56 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 31.58 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 6.78 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Falafel is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Chickpea Pasta, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 109.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air Fryer Falafel made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Chickpea Pasta, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air Fryer Falafel?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 109.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air Fryer Falafel easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Air Fryer Falafel healthy?
- Crispy Air Fryer Falafel has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 109.34 calories and 4.56 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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