Homemade Pan Fried Falafels

This homemade pan-fried falafel recipe uses canned chickpeas, spices, parsley, green onions, fresh lemon juice, flour, and eggs. Deep-frying is not required.

Falafels are a Middle Eastern "chickpea fritter" and are traditionally deep-fried.

INGREDIENTS

- chickpeas - parsley - garlic - green onions - lemon juice Full Recipe

Combine chickpeas, parsley, garlic, green onions, lemon juice, egg, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt in a 7-8 cup food processor and pulse lightly for ~ 1 minute.

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Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and mix in the baking powder and ⅓ cup flour.

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Chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This will make it easier to form the patties and help hold them together.

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Bring a pan with oil to medium-high heat. Add enough oil to cover the pan ½" deep on all sides. Grab your splatter guard if you've got one.

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Place ~ ½ cup flour on a large plate or platter. Form the patties and gently press them into the flour.

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