How to Make Falafel (Fried or Baked)

Crispy, golden, packed with herbs, and full of bold flavor. Learn three simple ways to cook them at home: deep fried, pan fried, or oven baked. Easy, affordable, and better than takeout.

Baking Soda

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INGREDIENTS

Parsley

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Cilantro

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Chickpea Flour

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Garlic

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Onion

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Dried Chickpeas

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Lemon Juice

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Cardamom

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Ground Cumin

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Oil

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Add the soaked dry chickpeas into a food processor along with the rest of ingredients

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Pulse the mixture, scraping down the sides as needed, until it reaches a sand-like texture.

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Stir in the chickpea flour and baking soda until well combined. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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Using your hands or an ice cream scoop, form the mixture into 2-inch balls or patties.

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Heat about 3 inches of oil over medium heat, until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Working in batches, add 6-9 falafel balls into the hot oil. Fry them for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.

How to Deep Fry Falafel?

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet (cast iron works well) over medium heat. Add the falafel patties and pan fry for about 2 minutes. Flip and pan fry the other side until golden brown.

How to pan-Fry Falafel?

Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Place the falafel patties on an oiled sheet pan. Bake for 25-30 min, flipping the falafel halfway through. Bake until golden brown on both sides, about 18-20 minutes.

How to bake Falafel?

Assemble and enjoy!

Dry Chickpeas is Key! Soaked but uncooked chickpeas hold their shape and create a fluffy interior. Canned chickpeas contain too much moisture and lead to dense or crumbly falafel.

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Tips from the chef

LET'S START COOKING!

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