Description
Crispy Homemade Falafel is your new favorite go-to for a quick lunch, healthy snack, or meatless dinner idea. Made with soaked dried chickpeas, fresh herbs, garlic, and bold spices like cumin and coriander, these golden bites are crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. This easy recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for wraps, bowls, or as a satisfying standalone. Whether deep-fried, baked, or air-fried, falafel is a flavor-packed powerhouse that brings the best of Middle Eastern comfort food to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (packed)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (packed)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2–3 tbsp chickpea flour (or all-purpose flour)
- Neutral oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)
Instructions
- Soak the dried chickpeas in cold water for 12–24 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
- In a food processor, pulse soaked chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, spices, salt, and baking powder until coarse and crumbly.
- Stir in flour until the mixture holds together. Chill for 30–60 minutes.
- Scoop and shape into small balls or patties (about 1.5 tablespoons each).
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry falafel in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), brush falafel with oil, and bake 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- For air frying: Cook at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes