Easy Traditional Falafel Recipe (Pan-Fried & Air Fryer)

Name: Easy Traditional Falafel Recipe (Pan-Fried & Air Fryer)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 450 g dry chickpeas; 1 small onion (roughly chopped); 3 garlic cloves; 1 handful fresh parsley; 1 handful fresh cilantro; 1 handful fresh mint; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 tbsp chickpea flour or all-purpose flour (if needed); 250 ml neutral oil (for pan-frying (or a light spray for air frying)); 60 g tahini (¼ cup); 1 lemon (juiced); Water (as needed to thin); Salt (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Crispy, herb-packed falafel made from dried chickpeas and a generous handful of fresh parsley, cilantro and mint. Cooked pan-fried or in the air fryer, kid-friendly to shape, and freezer-friendly for busy nights.

Updated at: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:02:11 GMT