Gluten-Free Air-Fried Falafel
These air-fryer falafel are crisp on the outside and tender within, with chickpeas, fresh cilantro and parsley, garlic, cumin, and cayenne creating a warmly spiced, herb-forward flavor. Almond flour keeps them gluten-free, while sesame oil adds a subtle nutty note; serve them as a light lunch, appetizer, or alongside salads and dips.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gluten-Free Air-Fried Falafel, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 83
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour chickpeas into the basket of a large air fryer. Cook at 220 degrees F (104 degrees C) until mostly dry, about 15 minutes. Check after 10 minutes of cooking; all liquid should be evaporated, and the chickpeas should still be squishy, not toasted or hardened. Turn off the air fryer.
- 2
Transfer chickpeas to a food processor. Add onion, cilantro, parsley, almond flour, garlic, cumin, cayenne, baking powder, salt, pepper, baking soda, and nutmeg. Process on medium-high speed until a chunky paste forms.
- 3
Refrigerate mixture to let flavors develop and to enable more drying, at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour.
- 4
Form mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place in the air fryer basket and spray with sesame oil spray. Be careful, as the falafel will be delicate.
- 5
Set the air fryer to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C) and cook for 10 minutes. Coat with more sesame oil if desired, increase the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and cook until the outsides are toasted, about 10 more minutes.
- Calories 159.32 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 7.21 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 24.37 g 9%
- Total Fat 4.51 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 90.32 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 7.01 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 3.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 79.13 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.48 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 411.99 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 67.98 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 14.96 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gluten Free Air Fried Falafel is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almond Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 159.32 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gluten-Free Air-Fried Falafel made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gluten-Free Air-Fried Falafel?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 159.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gluten-Free Air-Fried Falafel easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Gluten-Free Air-Fried Falafel healthy?
- Gluten-Free Air-Fried Falafel has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 159.32 calories and 7.21 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. It contains Tree Nuts, 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.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required