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    Air fryer frozen falafel | frozen falafel in air fryer

    25th September 2023 by bhavana bhatia Leave a Comment

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    falafel pita is one of the most loved middle eastern street food. You will find it everywhere from malls in Mumbai to eateries in Melbourne. It is world famous and has fans everywhere. You can serve them as a falafel bowl with salad, olives, pita bread and tzatziki sauce, and a drizzle of tahini sauce. Other ways of serving this is as falafel sandwich and wraps. cooking method for this delicious falafel is generally deep frying. air fry falafel to make it a healthier option for snacking. You can make them from scratch or use frozen falafel when you want to enjoy this popular middle eastern dish.

    Best part is, this golden brown patty is vegan and can be made gluten free. It is not extra spicy to even kids can have it when they are outside. Also, it is rich in proteins due to chickpeas. Herbs make it look interesting and this way you can give kids more salad to go with the patty.

    What is falafel?

    It is a crunchy patty which is made with fresh herbs and ground chickpeas. We fry it in hot oil, when we make it the traditional way. Homemade falafel can be amazing too without the frying part and still retain the crunch of the original recipe. You can easily make this as falafel air fryer recipe.

    air fried frozen falafel
    frozen falafel in air fryer

    Serving suggestion

    You may eat this air fried falafel as it is or with some salad or bread. It actually reminds me of dal vada as both are made of garbanzo beans. You can also serve it with salad leaves, pickled onions cucumbers and with fresh veggies. Throw in some pita bread or make a falafel shawarma. Have it with zaatar, wraps or just plain sandwich buns. Add some hummus dip to it or baba ganoush.

    Travel trivia: Great places to have falafel in Melbourne are A1 bakery, Kevabs and Half moon cafe.

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    Ingredients

    • frozen falafel
    • oil

    refer to recipe card for details.

    frozen falafel step 1

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Parchment paper with holes / baking sheet
    • pastry brush

    How to make frozen falafel in air fryer?

    Preheat the air fryer at 180 deg C | 355 deg F for 5 mins. Meanwhile remove uncooked falafel from packaging.

    air fryer frozen falafel step 2

    Place the frozen falafel in the air fryer basket in a single layer after keeping a baking sheet.

    air fryer frozen falafel step 3

    Brush oil on the falafel bites. Air fry the frozen falafel for 7-9 mins at 180 deg C | 355 degrees F.

    air fryer frozen falafel step 4

    Serve it with pita pocket, hummus and pickled vegetables.

    air fryer frozen falafel

    More Mediterranean recipes?

    • Roasted red pepper Hummus
    • Baba ghanoush
    • Cauliflower salad
    • Crunchy quinoa salad
    air fryer frozen falafel
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    Air fryer frozen falafel recipe | frozen falafel in airfryer

    Who doesn't love the protein rich falafel? Use this recipe to make a frozen falafel if you do not have time to make it from scratch.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fryer frozen falafel, frozen falafel air fryer
    Servings: 4
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • baking sheet / parchment paper
    • olive oil spray optional

    Ingredients

    • 1 packet frozen falafel patties
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer at 180 deg C | 355 deg F for 5 mins.
    • Place the frozen falafel in the tray in a single layer after keeping a baking sheet.
    • Brush oil on the falafel bites or spray oil. Air fry the frozen falafel for 7-9 mins at 180 deg C | 355 degrees F.
    • Serve it with pita bread, hummus and pickled vegetables.

    Substitution

    You can make traditional falafel with dry chickpeas.You can make easy falafel recipe with canned chickpeas too if you do not have time to soak dried chickpeas. Just use 3 cups of canned chickpeas after draining the water. Just use same recipe for air fryer falafel with canned chickpeas. You can also try baking falafel in oven too if you do not want to fry in the traditional way. Generally oven takes 30% more cooking time.

    Falafel variations

    You can also use fava beans, lima beans or great northern beans to make this recipe. You can also use red lentils or green moong to make it.

    Storage

    Crispy falafel can be stored in refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container in a refrigerator. Air fry leftover falafel immediately for 5 minutes in a preheated air-fryer anytime you wish to eat them.

    FAQs

    Is hummus served hot or cold?

    It is served on room temperature.

    What makes falafel green?

    Felafel is deep fried chickpea patties made with herbs & spices. Mint, fresh parsley, dill usually make it green from inside.

    Can you buy ready made falafel?

    trader joe’s frozen falafel,Afia Foods Falafel,Franklin Farms Baked Falafel Balls, Fabalish Falafel Bites, Sol Cuisine Spicy Mediterranean Style, Yves Veggie Cuisine Falafel Balls, Eat Gud Falafel are some great brands you can try.

    Conclusion: traditional falafel or frozen falafel both are great options for a protein rich quick snack. Learn to make it for a special Mediterranean experience at home.

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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