Homemade crispy chickpea falafel

By the GetYourMacros team · 31 August 2026

Spiced Middle Eastern chickpea patties, air-fried for a light and crunchy finish.

• Time 20 min
• Course Main course
• Diet Vegan
• Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 240 g Canned chickpeas (drained)
• 30 g Chickpea flour
• 40 g Onion
• Fresh parsley to taste
• 5 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• Garlic to taste
• Ground cumin to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly and dry them very well with a clean kitchen towel.
2. Place the chickpeas, chopped onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
3. Pulse the mixture until it reaches a coarse, grainy texture — do not over-blend into a paste.
4. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the chickpea flour to bind the mixture, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
5. Shape the mixture into 6-8 small balls and flatten them slightly into patties.
6. Brush the falafel lightly with olive oil on all sides.
7. Place in the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through until golden brown.

Tips

• Dry the chickpeas perfectly before blending to ensure the falafel don't fall apart during cooking.
• Serve with a fresh salad or a dollop of soy yogurt seasoned with lemon and herbs.

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