Air-Fried Falafel With Tahini Sauce And Israeli Salad

Name: How to make falafel in an air fryer
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup dry garbanzo beans; 1 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup flat-leaf, chopped and divided fresh parsley, divided; 1/4 cup cilantro; 2 medium garlic cloves; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; cooking spray; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoon lemon juice, divided; 1 1/2 cup cucumber; 1 1/2 cup fresh tomato

The Daily Meal Staff|April 23, 2021 12:57 pm EST

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This recipe is a great one to have in your arsenal. Falafel, or chickpea patties, can be served in a gyro, on salads and more. This recipe is courtesy of The Mediterranean Table.

Prep Time

25

minutes

Cook Time

30

minutes

Servings

4

Total time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup dry garbanzo beans
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup flat-leaf, chopped and divided fresh parsley, divided
1/4 cup cilantro
2 medium garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
cooking spray
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoon lemon juice, divided
1 1/2 cup cucumber
1 1/2 cup fresh tomato

Directions

Step 1: To make falafel, in medium bowl, place 1 cup chickpeas and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Soak overnight or for up to 24 hours.
Step 2: Drain chickpeas and transfer to food processor. Add 1 cup chopping onion, 1⁄2 cup parsley, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 garlic, cloves, 1⁄2 tsp salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and process until finely ground, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 teaspoon baking powder and pulse until well combined, about 8 times. Using damp hands, shape chickpea mixture into 20 balls, about 11⁄2 tbsp each. (Mixture will be very moist but will hold together when lightly squeezed.)
Step 3: Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Coat air-fryer basket with nonstick spray. Arrange 10 falafel in air-fryer basket (or fewer if basket is small). Lightly coat tops of falafel with nonstick spray. Cook falafel in air fryer until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining falafel.
Step 4: Meanwhile, to make sauce, in small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1⁄8 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp water, adding more water to thin sauce if needed (up to 31⁄2 tbsp total).
Step 5: To make salad, in medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups cucumber, 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, and remaining 1⁄4 cup parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1⁄4 tsp salt. Serve falafel warm with salad and sauce.