Air Fryer Falafel – WFPB Oil-free Gluten-free

Have you ever craved falafel, but want to avoid the oil and flour typically used with this popular Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food? I have! Chickpeas are an amazing food – high in plant protein and fiber as well as numerous other nutrients and benefits. Unfortunately, with oil and refined flour, a lot of this benefit is masked with the detriment of added fat and quick-release carbohydrate with little nutritional benefit. My version of air fryer falafel will make both your body and your taste buds happy!

This air fryer falafel is pictured with a Red Pepper Coulis that I made as well, which is a superb flavor enhancer to this falafel. 😄

Want to know more about the amazing benefits of chickpeas? Here is an article for you! Dried Chickpeas vs Canned Chickpeas: main differences and nutritional benefits

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Air Fryer Falafel – Gluten-free Whole Food Plant-based

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This air fryer falafel is gluten-free, oil-free, delicious and super healthy! Serve it solo, on a Greek salad, or gyro! Pair with my Red Pepper Coulis for added flavor.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Refrigerate Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle East

Servings 4 people

Calories 403 kcal

Equipment

• Food Processor
• Air fryer

Ingredients

  

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• 1 can (15oz) Chickpeas
• 1 whole Shallot quartered
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 cup Parsley
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Ground red pepper
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 4 tbsp Garbanzo flour

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Instructions

 

• Add the quartered shallot, garlic cloves, parsley, ground cumin, salt, and ground red pepper to a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
• Process about a minute or until blended, then add the chickpeas and pulse 6 to 10 times until just blended, but not pureed. Stop to push ingredients down with a silicone spatula when they get stuck at the top and sides.
• Sprinkle in the baking powder and the garbanzo flour, and pulse 2 to 3 times.
• Remove the processor and blade. Give it a few manual stirs to make sure the flour and baking powder is well incorporated.
• Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.
• Form the falafel mixture into 12 balls, if they are sticky add some flour to your hands and your work surface.
• Preheat the air fryer 350F.
• Cook 14 minutes, until golden brown, turning halfway.

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Falafel – Gluten-free Whole Food Plant-based

Serving Size

 

3 balls

Amount per Serving

Calories

403

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

6.7

g

10

%

Saturated Fat

 

0.7

g

4

%

Sodium

 

323

mg

14

%

Potassium

 

1072

mg

31

%

Carbohydrates

 

67.7

g

23

%

Fiber

 

19.1

g

80

%

Sugar

 

10.8

g

12

%

Protein

 

21.3

g

43

%

Calcium

 

180

mg

18

%

Iron

 

7

mg

39

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword Air fryer, Gluten-free, Healthy, Healthy food, Kid-friendly, Low Sugar, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Plant based, Savory, Vegan, Vegetarian

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