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Quick Pan-Fried Falafel Patties

Quick Pan-Fried Falafel Patties offer a crisp, golden crust with a soft, herb-scented interior, balancing warm curry and garlic with a bright hint of lemon. These chickpea fritters are snackable on their own or perfect tucked into pitas with fresh veggies and sauce, making them great for casual weeknight dinners or laid-back gatherings.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves5
  • DifficultyEasy
Quick Pan-Fried Falafel Patties
  1. 1

    Add garbanzo beans, 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, the onion, 1/4 cup olive oil, the egg, parsley, curry powder, garlic powder, lemon juice, and black pepper to a food processor or blender. Process until coarse crumbles form. If the mixture is too moist, blend in more panko crumbs.

  2. 2

    Roll the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball; place them on a plate.

  3. 3

    Flatten the balls into patties and coat them in panko bread crumbs.

  4. 4

    Heat about 1 inch of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Pan-fry the patties until crispy, about 3 minutes on each side.