Crispy Baked Falafel: A Flavor-Packed Healthy Delight

Crispy Baked Falafel: After making this many times, I discovered the trick to perfectly crispy falafel in the oven. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Savory Fried Cabbage and Sausage and Delicious Sesame Soba Noodles.

What You'll Need for Crispy Baked Falafel: A Flavor-Packed Healthy Delight

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: Tahini sauce
• Optional: Lettuce
• Optional: Tomato
• Optional: Cucumber
• Optional: Pita bread

How to Make Crispy Baked Falafel: A Flavor-Packed Healthy Delight

1. Prepare ingredients: Drain and rinse chickpeas. Peel and roughly chop onion and garlic. Roughly chop parsley.
2. Blend ingredients: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, baking soda, and flour. Pulse until combined but still chunky.
3. Form falafel: Using your hands, form the mixture into 1.5-inch balls. Place on a lined baking sheet.
4. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle falafel with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Baked Falafel: A Flavor-Packed Healthy Delight

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover falafel in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the falafel mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.

Freezing Crispy Baked Falafel: A Flavor-Packed Healthy Delight

Freeze uncooked falafel for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen, adding a few minutes to baking time.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven for 5 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a smooth mixture, soak chickpeas overnight before blending.
• Best substitution: Use canned white beans instead of chickpeas for a slightly different flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the falafel mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
• Troubleshooting: If falafel are falling apart, add more flour or pulse the mixture less.

Crispy Baked Falafel: A Flavor-Packed Healthy Delight

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Seasonings

• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Optional Toppings

• Tahini sauce
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Cucumber
• Pita bread

Instructions

1. Prepare ingredients: Drain and rinse chickpeas. Peel and roughly chop onion and garlic. Roughly chop parsley.
2. Blend ingredients: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, baking soda, and flour. Pulse until combined but still chunky.
3. Form falafel: Using your hands, form the mixture into 1.5-inch balls. Place on a lined baking sheet.
4. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle falafel with olive oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a smooth mixture, soak chickpeas overnight before blending.
• Best substitution: Use canned white beans instead of chickpeas for a slightly different flavor.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the falafel mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
• Troubleshooting: If falafel are falling apart, add more flour or pulse the mixture less.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover falafel in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze uncooked falafel for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen, adding a few minutes to baking time.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven for 5 minutes.
• Make ahead: Prepare the falafel mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 7g
• Carbs: 32g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Baked Falafel: A Flavor-Packed Healthy Delight and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!