Air fryer falafel is warm and crispy on the outside and packed with aromatic herbs on the inside. Enjoy this healthy vegan dish as a quick snack, an on-the-go lunch, or as the centerpiece of a weeknight family dinner.
0 Drain the soaked chickpeas well.
1 Combine the chickpeas, garlic cloves, onion, jalapeño, parsley, cilantro, salt, cumin, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is evenly combined and resembles coarse sand, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
2 Use a 1 Tablespoon measuring spoon or scoop to scoop up even portions of the falafel batter. Then gently roll the batter into even rounds and flatten the rounds slightly between your palms. If not cooking the falafel right away, you can cover them tightly and refrigerate for up to a day.
3 Preheat an air fryer to 400°F. Spray the basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. Add the falafel to the basket in a single layer. Spray the tops of the falafel with olive oil spray. Bake until deep golden brown and crisp on the outside, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.
