Falafels (air fried)

Servings: 4

Preparation: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1L (4 cups) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) shallots
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) parsley leaves
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) coriander leaves
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) sesame seeds (optional)
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) flour
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) ground cumin seeds
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) paprika
• 1/2 lemon, juice
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) cooking oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

The sauce

• 125 ml (1/2 cup) tahini
• 1/2 lemon, juice
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) Greek yogurt
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) honey
• 60 ml (4 tbsp) olive oil
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) warm water
• 5 ml (1 tsp) hot sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. In the bowl of a food processor, puree the chickpeas, shallot, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
2. Add flour, cumin, paprika, lemon juice, salt, pepper and mix.
3. From the mixture, form balls and flatten them slightly. Brush them with oil.
4. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
5. In the air fryer, place the meatballs
6. and cook for 10 minutes on one side, then turn them over and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, for the sauce, in a bowl, combine the tahini, lemon juice, yogurt, honey, olive oil, warm water, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Check the seasoning.
8. Top each plate with a few falafels, topped with the prepared sauce and served with a tomato and cucumber salad.