Air Fryer Falafel Recipe

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.

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.

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

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.

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.