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Air Fryer Falafel Pitas

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time16 minsTotal Time36 mins

Air Fryer Falafel Pitas

 1 ½ cans (15.5 ounces each) organic garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
 2 garlic cloves, chopped
 1 small jalapeño pepper, coarsely chopped
 ⅓ cup fresh cilantro leaves
 ⅓ cup fresh parsley leaves
 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
 1 tsp ground cumin
 ½ tsp baking soda
 4 100% whole wheat pita pocket thins
 ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
 Chopped Roma tomato, thinly sliced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion and/or lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
1

In food processor, pulse garbanzo beans, garlic, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, parsley, flour, cumin, baking soda and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until incorporated and sticks together when squeezed in palm of hand. Transfer garbanzo bean mixture to medium bowl; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Makes about 1¾ cups.

2

Line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Using 2 small spoons, drop garbanzo bean mixture into 2¼-inch mounds on prepared pan, then shape into 1¾-inch balls; freeze 20 minutes. Makes 12 falafel.

3

Preheat 3-quart air fryer to 400° for 5 minutes; spray falafel with cooking spray. In 2 batches, air fry falafel 8 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

4

Serve falafel in pita pockets drizzled with yogurt and topped with tomato, cucumber and/or onion, if desired; squeeze lemon wedges over pitas, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

4

Amount per serving
Calories297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g4%
Cholesterol 1mg1%
Sodium 530mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 52g19%

Dietary Fiber 15g54%
Total Sugars 3g
Includes 2g Added Sugars4%
Protein 18g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.