How to make Baked Falafel

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oats

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while oats can be a cost-effective binder.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Chop fresh garlic and onion into squares, about half an onion and six pieces.

Add garlic and onion to the blender with the herbs and spices.

Chop 2.5 cups of fresh parsley and add it to the blender.

Add 2 teaspoons of coriander, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 teaspoons of paprika to the blender.

Add 2 tablespoons of dry cilantro to the blender.

Blend the mixture until combined but not smooth.

Add chickpeas to the blender without washing it.

Add 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the chickpeas and blend until chunky.

Add the blended vegetables and herbs to the chickpeas and mix well.

Add 4 tablespoons of tahini to the mixture and mix until combined.

Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

Brush a baking tray with olive oil.

Scoop out 1/4 cup of the falafel mixture and shape it into little burgers or sliders.

Place the falafel on the baking tray and brush the tops with a little olive oil.

Bake the falafel in the oven for 15 minutes, then flip them and bake for an additional 3 minutes.

For the air fryer, brush the bottom with olive oil and place 8 falafels inside.

Brush the tops of the falafels with olive oil and cook in the air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 8 minutes.

Flip the falafels and cook for an additional 6 minutes.

After 15 minutes in the oven, flip the baked falafel and cook for 5 more minutes.

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