Go Back
–+ servings
Golden Turmeric Air Fryer Falafel
Print

Golden Turmeric Air Fryer Falafel

Golden Turmeric Air Fryer Falafel
Course Main Course
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 falafel
Author Living Vegan Staff

Ingredients

FOR THE GOLDEN TURMERIC FALAFEL:

  • 1 cup Canned Chickpeas drained and rinsed (reserve any leftovers for the Couscous Tabbouleh Salad)
  • 2 Tbl Tahini
  • 2 Tbl Onion diced
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic minced (or garlic powder)
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper

FOR THE VEGAN TZATZIKI DIPPING SAUCE:

  • 1 container Vegan Almondmilk Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1 tsp Dill
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Garlic Powder to taste

FOR THE COUSCOUS TABBOULEH:

  • 1 c Prepared Quinoa OR Couscous
  • 2 tbsp Tomato diced
  • 2 tbsp Cucumber diced
  • 1 Green Onion/Scallion diced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 1/4 c Chickpeas that remain from the can used for Falafel
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Set the air fryer to 370 degrees (or if using an oven, preheat to 375 degrees).
  • Combine falafel ingredients in food processor and pulse together until ingredients are coarsely chopped, but well-combined.
  • OPTIONAL: Using a propellant-free cooking spray, give the air fryer basket a fine mist. No need to spray the falafel themselves. You can certainly do this without oil and/or in the oven on a lined baking sheet if you prefer.
  • Using an ice cream scoop, form four balls and in your hands, shape into patties.
  • Air fry (or bake) for about 15 minutes. I did not flip them, but you can about halfway through. The bottoms will be golden even if you don't flip. I just preferred not to for aesthetic purposes.
  • While the falafel are air frying/baking, prepare the Tzatziki and Couscous Salad.
  • Serve with a side of Tzatziki and Couscous Salad, a few lemon wedges and a sprig of fresh parsley.