Crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle.
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One of my top vegetarian cravings is falafel!
Or you could air fry them.
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans
But, the easy clean-up and use of less oil make it totally worth it.
What Is Falafel?
Typically, this takes the form of tablespoon-sized balls that get tossed in a deep fryer.
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For air frying, though, I think discs work better.
They lay flat in the air fryer basket and dont roll around as they air fry and cook evenly.
Plus, its a bit easier to stuff them in a pita if they are flat!
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Its incredibly smooth and savory.
The only note about this sauce is that it will be very thick with just the yogurt and tahini.
You have to thin it considerably before its spreadable.
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The sauce should be easily spreadable and barely pourable.
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Deep fry them at 350F for about 4 minutes until they are golden brown on the outside.
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If you are using the pan fry method, shape the falafel into discs, like air frying.
Fry the falafel over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
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The mixture will be very thick to start.
Thin it out with hot water until its easily spreadable.
Youll have to slowly add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of hot water to get it to the right consistency.
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Pulse until mixture comes together in a rough paste.
It shouldnt be completely smooth.
Shape the falafel mixture into tablespoon-sized discs, about 1-inch in diameter.
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Repeat until you use all the falafel mixture.
You should get 25 to 30 falafel discs.
Spray the basket for your air fryer with some nonstick olive oil.
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Air fry the falafel at 350F for 8 minutes.
Flip and fry for another 6 minutes on the second side.
Repeat until you’ve cooked all the falafel.
Serve the falafel in warm pita (I like to microwave my pita first for 15 seconds).
Serve with tahini yogurt sauce and any toppings you like!
Reheat falafel in a 350F oven for 10 to 12 minutes until warmed through.
