Air-Fried Falafel With Tahini Sauce And Israeli Salad

Air-Fried Falafel With Tahini Sauce And Israeli Salad
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This recipe is a great one to have in your arsenal. Falafel, or chickpea patties, can be served in a gyro, on salads and more. This recipe is courtesy of The Mediterranean Table.
Prep Time
25
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Total time: 8.9 hours
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry garbanzo beans
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup flat-leaf, chopped and divided fresh parsley, divided
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 2 medium garlic cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice, divided
  • 1 1/2 cup cucumber
  • 1 1/2 cup fresh tomato
Directions
  1. To make falafel, in medium bowl, place 1 cup chickpeas and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Soak overnight or for up to 24 hours.
  2. Drain chickpeas and transfer to food processor. Add 1 cup chopping onion, 1⁄2 cup parsley, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 garlic, cloves, 1⁄2 tsp salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and process until finely ground, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 teaspoon baking powder and pulse until well combined, about 8 times. Using damp hands, shape chickpea mixture into 20 balls, about 11⁄2 tbsp each. (Mixture will be very moist but will hold together when lightly squeezed.)
  3. Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Coat air-fryer basket with nonstick spray. Arrange 10 falafel in air-fryer basket (or fewer if basket is small). Lightly coat tops of falafel with nonstick spray. Cook falafel in air fryer until browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining falafel.
  4. Meanwhile, to make sauce, in small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1⁄8 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp water, adding more water to thin sauce if needed (up to 31⁄2 tbsp total).
  5. To make salad, in medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups cucumber, 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, and remaining 1⁄4 cup parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1⁄4 tsp salt. Serve falafel warm with salad and sauce.
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