Chef John’s Crispy Falafel Patties
These falafel fritters combine blended chickpeas with onion, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and warm cumin and coriander, with a subtle cayenne heat. Fried until crispy, they make a flavorful homemade meal or snack whenever a satisfying Middle Eastern-inspired bite is wanted.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s Crispy Falafel Patties, 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
- 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.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place dried chickpeas in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Let stand for 12 to 24 hours, then drain.
- 3
Blend chickpeas, onion, parsley, garlic, flour, lemon juice, salt, cumin, coriander, baking soda, and cayenne pepper in a food processor, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until finely ground and able to hold together when pressed.
- 4
Transfer the falafel mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Divide the falafel mixture into 12 portions and roll each portion with moistened hands to form a ball.
- 6
Working in batches, cook the falafel balls in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to drain.
- Calories 46.98 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 1.99 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 8.31 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.77 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.27 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 43.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.95 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.67 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 120.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 26.64 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 8.49 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Crispy Falafel Patties is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cayenne Pepper, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 46.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John’s Crispy Falafel Patties made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cayenne Pepper, Cooking Oil, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John’s Crispy Falafel Patties?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 46.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John’s Crispy Falafel Patties easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John’s Crispy Falafel Patties healthy?
- Chef John’s Crispy Falafel Patties has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 46.98 calories and 1.99 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, 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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