Crispy Falafel Recipe: 5 Secrets for Perfect Golden Crunch
A crispy and flavorful Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas and herbs, perfect for sandwiches or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 falafel 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain soaked chickpeas and pat dry.
- Combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Pulse until mixture is finely ground but not pasty.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix in baking soda and flour.
- Shape mixture into small balls or patties.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry falafel in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Do not use canned chickpeas—they will make the mixture too wet.
- For extra crispiness, chill the mixture for 30 minutes before shaping.
- Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 falafel
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg