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Air Fryer Falafel with Roots Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus

Michelle
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 1 day
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups DRIED chickpeas - not canned!
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 6 - 8 garlic cloves
  • 1 small onion - quartered
  • 3/4 cup fresh parsley - stems removed
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro - stems removed
  • 1/2 fresh jalapeno -seeded and membrane removed
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • olive oil or cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl. Add the water and baking soda, ensuring the chickpeas are covered by at least 2 - 3 inches of water as they will expand as they soak. Set aside and allow to soak for 24 hours then drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Place the soaked chickpeas into a food processor with the parsley, cilantro, onion, jalapeño ,cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the mixture is blended, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Refrigerate the mixture for at least and hour then mix in the baking powder.
  • Create balls by scooping the mixture and lightly forming with your hands.
  • Lightly spray the falafel balls with with olive oil or cooking spray as well as the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry the formed falafel balls in batches at 400º F for approximately 10 - 12 minutes, turning once after 8 minutes. Do not overcrowd the air fryer. The balls should be golden and crispy on the outside.
  • Serve warm with Roots Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus.