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Spicy Air Fryer Falafel (not Trader Joe’s)

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This spicy air fryer falafel is not Trader Joe’s, but it’s worth a try! Crispy air fryer falafel is a nutritious and delicious meatless meal! Here is a simple step-by-step guide to making the best spicy falafel wrap at home.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 2
Calories 45 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 14 ounce 400g Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 smaill red onion
  • cup fresh parsley
  • cup fresh coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Oil in a spray bottle

Instructions
 

  • Drain the chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Pour them into the bowl of a food processor and pulse for 15-20 seconds or till coarse in texture. Ensure it is not pureed.
    Add all the ingredients and pulse until the texture is coarse and a little sandy. Try not to overmix it.
  • Form the falafel mixture into balls or patties using a spoon or ice cream scoop. You should get about nine (9) balls or patties.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with oil, arrange the falafel balls in a single layer, and give a light oil spray. Air fry falafel for 12-15 minutes at 360F/180C. Flip halfway and continue cook until the falafel is done or golden brown.
  • Once done, remove from the air fryer and serve delicious falafel with yogurt and garlic sauce, hummus, and tahini sauce.

To assemble the falafel wrap

  • Spread the yogurt-tahini sauce on a tortilla wrap.
    Add your favorite salad greens and air-fried falafel.
    Drizzle with more sauce if desired.
    Carefully roll up the wrap and serve.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 230mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1184IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 2mg
Keyword air fryer falafel, Falafel, Falafel wrap
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