Air Fryer Falafel (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup tahini.
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1/4 cup Greek yogurt.
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1/2 lemon juice, for sauce.
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2 tablespoons olive oil.
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1/4-1/2 cup hot water.
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2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained.
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1/4 cup fresh parsley.
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro.
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2 cloves garlic.
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1 large shallot, chopped.
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
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2 tablespoons sesame seeds.
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2 teaspoons ground cumin.
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1 teaspoon paprika.
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1/2 lemon juice, for falafel.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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6 pita breads.
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Fresh lettuce.
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1 large tomato, sliced.
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1/2 red onion, sliced.
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1 cucumber, sliced.
# Instructions:
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Mix tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, and oil. Thin with hot water until spreadable.
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Pulse chickpeas, herbs, garlic, shallot, flour, seeds and seasonings in food processor until coarsely combined.
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Form mixture into 1-inch diameter discs, about tablespoon each.
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Cook at 350°F for 8 minutes, flip, cook 6 more minutes. Work in batches.
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Warm pitas and fill with falafel, sauce and fresh vegetables.
# Notes:
01 -
Can be deep fried or pan fried instead.
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Keeps 5-6 days refrigerated.
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Can be frozen for longer storage.