Air Fryer Falafel

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
• 1.5 cups fresh cilantro , stems removed
• 0.75 cups fresh flat-leafed parsley , stems removed
• 1 small red onion , quartered
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon riracha sauce
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak chickpeas in a large amount of cool water for 24 hours. Rub the soaked chickpeas with your fingers to help loosen and remove skins. Rinse and drain well. Spread chickpeas on a large clean dish towel to dry.

2. 2

   Blend chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, onion, and garlic in a food processor until a rough paste forms. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add chickpea flour, coriander, cumin, Sriracha, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cover bowl and let mixture rest for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. 4

   Add baking powder and baking soda to the chickpea mixture. Mix using your hands until just combined. Form 15 equal-sized balls and press slightly to form patties. Spray falafel patties with cooking spray.

5. 5

   Place 7 falafel patties in the preheated air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Transfer cooked falafel to a plate and repeat with remaining 8 falafel, cooking for 10 to 12 minutes.