Name: Homemade Falafel Recipe
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 19
Cuisine: Middle-Eastern
Ingredients: 2 15 oz. cans chickpeas (see notes, $1.72); ¼ red onion ($0.26); 1 handful fresh parsley (about ¼ bunch, $0.26); 1 handful fresh cilantro (about ¼ bunch, $0.17); 4 cloves garlic ($0.12); 1 tsp salt ($0.01); ½ tsp cayenne pepper ($0.13); 1 tsp ground cumin ($0.08); 1 tsp baking powder ($0.04); ½ cup flour (see notes, $0.07); ¼ cup neutral cooking oil (for frying, $0.22)

Homemade Falafel Recipe

This Homemade Falafel recipe packs chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices into a flavorful, Middle-Eastern-inspired patty that's quick, easy, and delicious.

1 hr 40 min total 1 hr 30 min prep 10 min cook 19 108 cal

Instructions

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1 Rinse and drain the chickpeas in a colander. Add the chickpeas to a food processor with the red onion, parsley, cilantro, salt, cayenne, garlic and cumin.
2 Process the mixture until it forms a chunky paste. A little texture to the mixture is usually desirable. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to make sure the mixture is an even texture.
3 Place the mixture into a bowl and add the baking powder. Begin adding flour, 2 Tbsp at a time, until the mixture becomes cohesive enough to form into patties and not stick to your hands. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
4 Using a small measuring cup or scoop (about 1/8th cup or 2 Tbsp), form the mixture into small patties.
5 If freezing the patties for later, place them on a parchment lined baking sheet so they can freeze without sticking together. The patties can be transferred to an air-tight container or freezer bag for long-term storage once they have frozen through.
6 To cook the fresh or frozen patties, heat oil in a skillet (or pot if deep frying) until very hot and shimmering, but not smoking. Cook the patties on each side until deep golden brown and crispy.