Enjoy this easy falafel recipe that features crispy chickpea patties bursting with flavor. Perfect for wraps or bowls—try it today!
Author:Amanda
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:Approximately 12 servings 1x
Category:Main
Method:Baking/Frying
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups dried chickpeas
1 cup flat-leaf parsley
½ cup mint leaves
1 onion
6 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon olive oil (for air frying)
4 to 6 cups frying oil (for deep-frying)
Instructions
Soak the dried chickpeas in water for 24 to 48 hours. Drain and rinse.
In a food processor, blend parsley, mint, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and soaked chickpeas until coarsely mixed.
Add baking powder and pulse until combined. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes.
Shape into small patties and place on a parchment-lined tray.
Cook using one of the methods: air fry at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until golden; bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes; or deep-fry at 340°F for 3–4 minutes until browned.