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Crispy Baked Falafel Recipe Easy Healthy Homemade Snack Ideas

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A healthier, oven-baked version of traditional falafel that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for a quick snack or light meal without the grease of frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 small red onion, finely minced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3–4 tablespoons all-purpose flour or chickpea flour for gluten-free option
  • Olive oil spray or light brush for coating

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Finely chop parsley, cilantro, and red onion. Mince garlic cloves. (About 10 minutes)
  2. In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, red onion, and garlic until coarsely combined with a grainy texture, about 15-20 pulses. Avoid over-processing.
  3. Transfer mixture to a bowl if needed. Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, baking powder, and flour. Add extra flour if mixture is too loose. (About 5 minutes)
  4. Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to portion out mixture and gently form into small balls or patties about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. (About 10 minutes)
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat. Place falafel balls spaced evenly apart and lightly spray or brush with olive oil.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake falafel for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness. The outside should be golden brown and crunchy.
  7. Let falafel rest on a wire rack or paper towel for 5 minutes to drain and firm up. Serve warm with tahini sauce, chopped salad, or in pita bread with toppings.

Notes

Do not over-process chickpeas to avoid gummy texture. Drain chickpeas well to prevent sogginess. Lightly coat falafel with olive oil and flip halfway through baking for even crispiness. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with chickpea or almond flour. Falafel can be frozen and baked from frozen with extra baking time.

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