Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Air Fryer Air-Fryer Falafel Be the first to rate & review! Making falafel in the air fryer is practically foolproof. Just combine all your ingredients in a food processor, form into patties and drop in the air fryer. The countertop appliance is like a mini convection oven, so the falafel will cook up quickly and with way less oil than if you pan-fried them. Serve them with tahini sauce for dipping (see associated recipe). By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 12 falafel Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight ½ cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley ¼ cup chopped onion 2 medium cloves garlic 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 to 3 tablespoons water, if needed Directions Drain chickpeas and transfer to a food processor. Add parsley, onion, garlic, oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt and baking soda; process, adding water as needed, until finely ground and the mixture just holds together. Using about 3 tablespoons per patty, shape into twelve 1 1/2-inch patties. Lightly coat air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the patties in a single layer in the basket and coat the tops with more cooking spray. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook in batches.) Cook the patties at 375 degrees F, carefully turning them over halfway through and coating the tops with more cooking spray, about 12 minutes total. Associated Recipes Tahini Sauce with Lemon & Garlic Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2018 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 216 Calories 7g Fat 31g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 3 falafel Calories 216 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 9g 31% Total Sugars 6g Protein 10g 20% Total Fat 7g 8% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Vitamin A 666IU 13% Vitamin C 14mg 16% Folate 192mcg 48% Sodium 384mg 17% Calcium 76mg 6% Iron 4mg 22% Magnesium 55mg 13% Potassium 367mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.