Baked Falafel Balls Recipe

Photo: Ditte Isager
These crispy nuggets of falafel are the perfect afternoon snack.
Makes 24 balls
Total time: 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 375°. Grease 2 mini muffin tin sheets with the oil. Mash chickpeas in a food processor, then add remaining ingredients and blend to a thick, paste-like consistency.
Shape into small ping pong-size balls and place each in a cup of the mini muffin tin. Bake, flipping balls halfway through, until balls are golden and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes 24 balls
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 3 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
- 3 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
Directions
Active time: 10 minutesTotal time: 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 375°. Grease 2 mini muffin tin sheets with the oil. Mash chickpeas in a food processor, then add remaining ingredients and blend to a thick, paste-like consistency.
Shape into small ping pong-size balls and place each in a cup of the mini muffin tin. Bake, flipping balls halfway through, until balls are golden and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.