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Learn how to make falafel with this easy homemade falafel recipe. It’s bursting with zesty fresh fresh flavors, lightly pan-fried (instead of deep-fried), and perfect for falafel wraps, salads and other favorite dishes.
Anyone else out there obsessed with falafel?
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Well good news — if you’ve ever wondered how to make falafel, it’s surprisingly easy to whip up a batch of the crispy, herb-y, super-flavorful falafel in the comfort of your own kitchen. All you need is a can of chickpeas, two big bunches of fresh herbs, and a handful of simple seasonings. Then instead of breaking out the deep fryer (sorry, that much oil makes me nervous in my kitchen!), we’ll keep things nice and simple and just pan-fry them safely in some high-heat oil instead. The falafel will still turn out nice and crispy and flavorful on the outside. And the tender insides will be bright green and downright bursting with the best fresh flavors!
Perfect for adding to wraps, sandwiches, salads, hummus platters, or any other ways that you love to serve falafel. Or — my personal favorite — just serve them up plain with a good tahini sauce, tzatziki or hummus for dipping! This falafel recipe also freezes well, if you’d like to make a big batch and save some for later. And bonus, it’s also naturally vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
Basically, if you love falafel, it’s a must-try. It has been my personal favorite falafel recipe for years, and over time, thousands of our readers have made and loved these too!
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What Is Falafel?
So exactly what is falafel? There are a million ways to make falafel, but traditionally, it is fried patties made from pureed chickpeas (or other legumes), herbs and seasonings. It can be served plain or in wraps, sandwiches, salads, or any number of other dishes. It originates from the Middle East, although it has risen to fame as one of the most popular street foods that you can find now all over the world. And it is delicious.
Falafel Ingredients:
As I said, there are endless variations out there for various ingredients that you can use to make falafel. But for this recipe, you will need:
Chickpeas: I use canned chickpeas to save a step, rinsed and drained.
Fresh herbs: I love brightening up my falafel with lots and lots of fresh cilantro and parsley! The fresh taste is unbeatable, and all of those herbs also the falafel a lovely green hue.
Garlic: Feel free to add a little extra garlic to the recipe below if you’re a mega garlic lover.
Onion: White, red or yellow will work.
Flour: I typically use white whole wheat flour, but feel free to use your preferred kind of flour. (This gluten-free flour blend also works great.)
Oil: Any mild high-heat oil will work here, such as avocado, grapeseed or vegetable oil.
Baking powder: To make the falafel a bit more light and airy.
Seasonings: Fine sea salt, black pepper and ground cumin.
Lemon juice: The final ingredient to round out all of those yummy fresh flavors.
How To Make Falafel:
I’ve included alternate instructions below for if you would like to deep-fry or bake your falafel. But for this easy pan-fried version (my favorite), simply…
Roughly purée your ingredients. You can either do this in a food processor (my recommendation), a stand mixer, or a blender. Pulse until the mixture reaches a fine-grain texture (kind of like coarse sand, ideally not overly mushy).
Chill. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for a few hours until chilled. (Or you can speed this process up by spreading the mixture out in a shallow layer and popping it in the freezer for 30-45 minutes until chilled.)
Form into patties. Use a medium (2-tablespoon) cookie scoop or a spoon to scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture, and then use your hands to shape it into a ball. Lay the ball on a parchment-covered sheet, then gently flatten it slightly with your hand so that it is about 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough mixture.
Pan-fry the falafel. Heat the oil over medium-heat. Then carefully add about 4-5 falafel to the oil and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until browned and crispy. Transfer the falafels to a plate lined with paper-towels to soak up any extra oil. Repeat with the remaining falafels.
Serve! Then serve them up while they’re nice and warm and crispy, and enjoy!
Possible Recipe Variations:
Feel free to get creative and have fun swapping in different falafel ingredients that sound good to you. Some possible falafel recipe variations could include:
Add different spices: I didn’t want this recipe below to get too long, but I also really love adding in a pinch of ground cardamom, coriander, cinnamon and/or turmeric to my falafel mix too.
Add different herbs: I’m partial to also subbing in some fresh mint as part of the parsley/cilantro mixture. But feel free to get creative and add in whatever other fresh herbs might sound good too.
Add veggies: Really just about any fresh veggies could be added to falafel as well in place of (or in addition to) the chickpeas. Just be sure that they are not too juicy, or you will need to add in more dry ingredients to balance the veggie moisture out.
Use different legumes: If chickpeas aren’t your thing, falafel can also be made with different legumes such as fava beans, lentils, white beans, black beans, etc. (Or if you do not eat legumes, I’ve successfully subbed in raw cauliflower for the chickpeas before.)
There are countless delicious ways to serve falafel! Some classics include:
Falafel sandwiches/wraps: Typically made with pita or a large wrap tortilla, then filled with lettuce, tomatoes, veggies, maybe feta cheese and some sort of sauce (tzatziki, tahini sauce, baba ganoush or hummus)
Falafel salads: Crispy falafel make a great addition to salads! I’m especially partial to adding mine to my Everyday Mediterranean Salad (or even to a good Caesar!).
Falafel bowls: Any bowls made with a base of salad, rice or orzo, veggies…you name it.
Dippers: My favorite way to serve falafel…on its own with your favorite sauce! I’m especially partial to serving falafel with hummus or tzatziki sauce for dipping. Or to make a quick tahini sauce, just stir together equal parts tahini and water, plus a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of ground cumin.
Falafel FAQ:
How to bake falafel: Bake for 30 minutes at 375°F on a greased baking sheet, flipping once halfway through.
How to deep-fry falafel: Either using a deep fryer — or just filling a stockpot with a few inches of oil — heat oil to 375°F. Carefully lower the falafels into the oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until deep golden and crunchy on the outside. Transfer falafel to a tray lined with paper towels to drain.
How to freeze falafel: You can freeze cooked falafel in a sealed container for up to 3 months. But I recommend dough before baking, if you can. Form the dough into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then freeze for up to 3 months. Then once you’re ready to make the falafel, let the dough thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Then shape into patties and pan-fry as directed.
Learn how to make falafel with this easy homemade falafel recipe. It’s bursting with zesty fresh fresh flavors, lightly pan-fried (instead of deep-fried), and perfect for falafel wraps, salads and other favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, tightly-packed
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, tightly-packed
1/2 cup diced red or yellow onion
1/3 cup flour (such as all-purpose, white whole wheat, chickpea, or a 1:1 gluten-free flour)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 small garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
4–6 tablespoons high-heat oil (such as avocado oil, grapeseed oil or vegetable oil)
for serving: pita bread, chopped lettuce, sliced red onions, sliced tomatoes, tzatziki sauce, tahini sauce and/or hummus
Instructions
Add chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, onion, flour, lemon juice, baking powder, cumin, salt, black pepper and garlic to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture reaches a coarse crumb texture, stopping partway through to scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed. Transfer mixture to a sealed container and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until chilled.
Lay a large sheet of parchment paper on a work surface. Using a spoon or a medium cookie scoop, measure out 2 tablespoons of the dough and roll it into a ball with your hands. Place the ball on the parchment paper, and gently flatten it slightly with your hand so that it is about 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough until all of the falafel disks are prepared.
Heat oil in a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until it is shimmering. Carefully transfer 4 or 5 falafel disks to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until both sides of the disk are browned. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining falafel disks, adding extra oil to the pan if need be.
Serve the falafels immediately while they are warm and crispy. Or freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
Notes
This recipe requires 10 minutes prep time, plus 1-2 hours time to chill the falafel before cooking.
Hmm I’ve (somehow) haven’t ever had a falafel yet! They look so easy and delicious, I would love some in a warm toasty pita bread with fresh tzatziki sauce! Gotta try this one, great recipe!
These look so delicious! I LOVE that they’re so green. I can almost taste that freshness from here. And what a fabulous weekend with your sister! I never knew much about Kansas City before, but from all the places you guys visited, it looks like a really fun city. Adding it to my bucket list :)
I’m with you – the greener the better when it comes to falafel! Fun fact: I pronounced falafel completely wrong for many years until I visited a friend in NYC, said what I thought to be the correct pronunciation out loud when walking by a food cart [fal (like pal)-a-fell], and then found my friend to be laughing uncontrollably at how I said it. I’ve said it correctly now for maybe 7 years or so? :) Regardless, it’s delicious and this recipe looks wonderfully simple.
Yum! This sounds amazing! I always have a hard time controlling how much oil I use when sauteing, so I’m glad to hear this recipe takes care of that for me. I’ll definitely be trying this one out!
Falafel is one of my favourite foods ever, and I cook it the same way as you….but always seem to manage to burn the outside and leave the inside undercooked….workin on it ;)
I’v only had falafel once and it was a from the store frozen kind that didn’t impress me. These however, look rather tasty I think I need to give them a second try.
Ali, Your recipes and photos always are amazing. This recipe looks simple and delish. I love falafel, haven’t had it in years! Pinning this recipe right now :)
I love that you got to cook with your sister…how fun! I just made falafel a few weeks ago, and it’s by far one of my favorite things to make! I just made mine into balls and fried them, but next time I’ll definitely try making them into little patties and just sauteing them.
This is such an awesome recipe!! Perfect in every way…I saw this recipe yesterday and made them last night and they are incredible!! My hubs was flippin’ out at how good they were! Do you have any idea how they would freeze? I would love to have these handy lol….
Made this tonight and all I can say is AMAZING! The garlic, onion and herbs made this recipe. I have to admit that I didn’t even know how to say falafel (until I looked it up) and have definitely never had it before. It was so good, I’ll definitely be making this again!
Thanks Sheri! And of course, you can use parsley (although you might feel similarly about it), or spinach, or just leave it out entirely. Hope that helps!
I have the mixture chilling in my fridge now but last minute plans to go out to dinner so I’m wondering it possible to mix a day ahead and fry 24 hrs later? Also, do they reheat well? Thank you, can’t wait to taste them!
Hey Rachel, I haven’t tried that, but I would think the mix would hold up a day ahead. I think the best way to reheat them is to put them in a 350 degree oven for 5-10 minutes, or until they are heated through. Hope that helps — enjoy!
Hey Krissandra! You could try either a gluten-free flour blend (such as this one), but you could also leave it out. There are quite a few gf falafel recipes on the web, that don’t even use gf flour. I hope this was helpful!
Hi! It looks soooo delish I think I’ll give it a shot tomorrow! But is it necessary to refrigerate falafels or can I fry them straight out of a food processor??
I think I over mixed the falafel mixture. It was much smoother than what I associate with falafel… fantastic taste though! Will definitely try again and maybe pulse the herbs and garlic before adding the chickpeas.
Oh no, what a bummer! Glad they tasted good though! I think if you pulse the herbs and garlic before adding the chickpeas, that should definitely help over-mixing. Thanks for giving the recipe a try!
Have you ever tried using a paninni press to get the outside crispy? Just curious, because that’s how we make grilled cheese sandwiches without using butter and thought it might work for these. Can’t wait to try either way, though.
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Hey Nicole, we haven’t, but that sounds like an interesting idea! Definitely worth trying!
Love your recipe. Just a tip to change the prep time as it does not reflect the 1-2 hour refrigeration
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
We’re glad you like the recipe, Wayne! Unfortunately, we can only enter a number of hours/minutes, so there’s no place to say (it actually takes an extra 1-2 hours of chill time). However, we did just edit that note into the text, so that’s more clear.
This falafel recipe looks fantastic! I can’t wait to try it. Do you think they could be frozen? If so, would it be better to freeze them before or after cooking? I’m trying to stock my freezer up with healthy prepped food. Thanks!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thanks Brittany! And yes, these can be frozen, either way in fact. And they thaw out great in the fridge. We hope this helps, and that you enjoy!
I have to tell you, I made this recipe last night and it was AMAZING! My husband couldn’t stop talking about it all night. Can’t wait to make it again! I love your blog! Keep up the great work!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thanks Bethany, we’re so happy you and your husband enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing with us! :)
Made tonight. So so good. Omitted the cilantro as the husband isn’t a fan. Topped with fresh peppers, spinach, green onions, olives, feta cheese & tomatoes wrapped up in a whole wheat pita. Delish! Will definitely make again.
Great recipe! Am looking forward to trying it out.
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I found your site on Pinterest and if I try to read your blog within the app, I am redirected within seconds. It’s super annoying!!!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Hi Courtney, Ali and I are so incredibly sorry that this is happening. We’ve been experiencing some major technical difficulties with ads this month and are working quickly to try and fix thing, but in the meantime, our complete apologies for any frustrations that they are causing. We hope to resolve the issue asap. But in the meantime, a million thanks for your patience!
I’ve made falafel before and I felt like the insides were undercooked, but the outsides were fully cooked. Any ideas?
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Hmmmm, we’re not sure why – maybe you need to take a spatula and press down on the middle when you’re cooking on one side, and repeat on the other? You can always finish them off in the oven, to guarantee the middle will be fully cooked. We hope this helps!
I made this today and it tasted delicious even before I cooked them. I think I must have done something wrong, though. I substituted coconut flour and they are very dry and want to break apart. Your pictures look like your batter is a little wetter. Other than the flour substitution, I followed the recipe to the letter. Any advice?
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Hi Tia! We’re glad you enjoyed how these taste, but are sorry they came out dry. We think that’s definitely a result of the coconut flour. We haven’t tried using coconut flour in these, but we suspect the substitution is not equal, plus, coconut flour is VERY absorbent, so it likely zapped up all the moisture that otherwise would have been in the falafel. Did you use the coconut flour because of a gluten intolerance, or just for taste? If it was because of a gluten intolerance, we’d suggest you try a gluten-free oat flour (or just grind up some gluten-free oats in a clean spice/coffee grinder, or a blender. We’d advise you to add it gradually, maybe by the teaspoon or tablespoon, since we aren’t sure how much you would need, and you can always add more if necessary. We’d guess that you probably wouldn’t need as much as 1/3 cup. Please give this a try and let us know what you think, we hope it was helpful!
Years ago, I lived in NYC for quite some time, and falafel were my favorite street treat. When I found this recipe in Pinterest, I knew I had to try it. I did tonight, and they were way beyond my expectations. Absolutely delicious. I also mixed up your tzatziki recipe and stuffed pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and the falafel and the sauce, and I am currently in heaven. Thanks so much for the great recipe!!!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Awww thank you for sharing Barbara, we’re thrilled that you enjoyed this recipe, and the tzatziki too! Thanks for giving them both a try! :)
This recipe was very easy to follow. They turned out very good, but a little too salty for my taste. I’m also using less garlic next time and less flour. But other than that I will be making these again for sure.
These were delicious! I’ve made other recipes in the past but they were always bland and tasteless. The parsley and cilantro really separate these from all of the rest!
I went ahead and add more flour and made it thicker to be able to make discs. Next time I will check the salt amount on the can of beans and put the beans after I crush the other ingridients and add maybe little more flour. But it is delicious it has generous amount of garlic which I love! Thank you for the recipe and made me discover more about homemade falafel.
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thanks for sharing with us Dee. We’re happy you enjoyed it, and we appreciate your feedback! :)
This was delicious. We did not refrigerate the 1-2 hours or form patties rather just plopped it in the oil. I would recommend updating the cook/prep/total to reflect the time in the fridge. This was a last minute dinner selection based on the prep and cook time. A little freak out midway through! But we are ok now and satisfied!
Hayley @ Gimme Some Oven —
Thanks for sharing Kate, we’re glad you enjoyed the recipe! :)
These were excellent! I froze them before cooking, then thawed and cooked in the pan. My pan got a little too hot on med-high heat, and the falafels turned out slightly blackened. So I think I’ll try med heat next time. But overall they are delicious!
Made these today and they were AMAZING! I live in Costa Rica and don’t have a food processor unfortunately, so I made them in the blender. I wasn’t sure it would work but I’m so happy it did. My go-to falafel recipe for sure. Gracias! :)
What a fun weekend with your sister! These look perfect–I need to try this one soon.
Hmm I’ve (somehow) haven’t ever had a falafel yet! They look so easy and delicious, I would love some in a warm toasty pita bread with fresh tzatziki sauce! Gotta try this one, great recipe!
Thanks Heather!
These look so delicious! I LOVE that they’re so green. I can almost taste that freshness from here. And what a fabulous weekend with your sister! I never knew much about Kansas City before, but from all the places you guys visited, it looks like a really fun city. Adding it to my bucket list :)
Thanks Michelle! Definitely visit Kansas City sometime (I may be a little biased), but it’s a fantastic place. : ) And I hope you enjoy the falafel!
I *love* the green in your falafels (yes, such a fun word). It’s the fresh herbs that really make a good falafel; it’s just not the same without them.
Thanks Amber, I hope you enjoy this recipe!
I’m with you – the greener the better when it comes to falafel! Fun fact: I pronounced falafel completely wrong for many years until I visited a friend in NYC, said what I thought to be the correct pronunciation out loud when walking by a food cart [fal (like pal)-a-fell], and then found my friend to be laughing uncontrollably at how I said it. I’ve said it correctly now for maybe 7 years or so? :) Regardless, it’s delicious and this recipe looks wonderfully simple.
Thanks Meghan, hope you enjoy this recipe!
Yes! I’ll take falafel with lots of tangy tzatziki, crunchy romaine, and soft pita, please!
Yum! This sounds amazing! I always have a hard time controlling how much oil I use when sauteing, so I’m glad to hear this recipe takes care of that for me. I’ll definitely be trying this one out!
Sounds like a perfect KC weekend? That new pizza place is on my list to try and I love El Patron – esp the patio!
If you haven’t been to a 3rd Thursday at the Nelson – I highly recommend it! Cheers!
In the immortal words of Kermit…it’s good to be GREEN!
Mmmm!!!! Never made it at home but now I will! Can’t wait to have it on its own with a healthy dipping of tzatziki – PINNED!
Falafel is one of my favourite foods ever, and I cook it the same way as you….but always seem to manage to burn the outside and leave the inside undercooked….workin on it ;)
I’v only had falafel once and it was a from the store frozen kind that didn’t impress me. These however, look rather tasty I think I need to give them a second try.
Aaaaa! I love that you posted this! Just this past weekend I was saying how much I loved falafels! I even went and ordered a falafel salad… Yum!
Ali, Your recipes and photos always are amazing. This recipe looks simple and delish. I love falafel, haven’t had it in years! Pinning this recipe right now :)
Thanks Ana, hope you enjoy the falafel!
I love that you got to cook with your sister…how fun! I just made falafel a few weeks ago, and it’s by far one of my favorite things to make! I just made mine into balls and fried them, but next time I’ll definitely try making them into little patties and just sauteing them.
This is such an awesome recipe!! Perfect in every way…I saw this recipe yesterday and made them last night and they are incredible!! My hubs was flippin’ out at how good they were! Do you have any idea how they would freeze? I would love to have these handy lol….
Made this tonight and all I can say is AMAZING! The garlic, onion and herbs made this recipe. I have to admit that I didn’t even know how to say falafel (until I looked it up) and have definitely never had it before. It was so good, I’ll definitely be making this again!
Thank you Dana, I’m so happy you liked it!
This looks awesome, except for the cilantro. I’m one of THOSE people. Could I substitute with spinach, or even omit it altogether?
Thanks Sheri! And of course, you can use parsley (although you might feel similarly about it), or spinach, or just leave it out entirely. Hope that helps!
Ive never had falafel but this recipe was very good. Ive been looking for tasty meatless meals and this one is a keeper.
I have the mixture chilling in my fridge now but last minute plans to go out to dinner so I’m wondering it possible to mix a day ahead and fry 24 hrs later? Also, do they reheat well? Thank you, can’t wait to taste them!
Hey Rachel, I haven’t tried that, but I would think the mix would hold up a day ahead. I think the best way to reheat them is to put them in a 350 degree oven for 5-10 minutes, or until they are heated through. Hope that helps — enjoy!
can you substitute the white flower..for any kind of other flower?
Hey Jasmine! Sure, you could use a gluten-free flour blend, wheat flour, or just forgo the flour entirely. I hope you enjoy!
hmmmm, looks absolutely delicious!
Thanks, Andie!
What flour would you sub for a gluten-free option?
Hey Krissandra! You could try either a gluten-free flour blend (such as this one), but you could also leave it out. There are quite a few gf falafel recipes on the web, that don’t even use gf flour. I hope this was helpful!
I just love falafel and yours look super yummy!! I’ll definitely try your recipe! :-)
Thanks, Sina! Hope you enjoy!
I’m swooning!! Just made some falafels and they were alright… certainly not like these! I am trying this next week, girl! Gorgeous job.
Thanks, Alison!
I love FALAFEL
Hi! It looks soooo delish I think I’ll give it a shot tomorrow! But is it necessary to refrigerate falafels or can I fry them straight out of a food processor??
Hi Agata! Yes, they need to firm up in the refrigerator for awhile before cooking, or else they could fall apart. Hope you enjoy!
I think I over mixed the falafel mixture. It was much smoother than what I associate with falafel… fantastic taste though! Will definitely try again and maybe pulse the herbs and garlic before adding the chickpeas.
Oh no, what a bummer! Glad they tasted good though! I think if you pulse the herbs and garlic before adding the chickpeas, that should definitely help over-mixing. Thanks for giving the recipe a try!
Have you ever tried using a paninni press to get the outside crispy? Just curious, because that’s how we make grilled cheese sandwiches without using butter and thought it might work for these. Can’t wait to try either way, though.
Hey Nicole, we haven’t, but that sounds like an interesting idea! Definitely worth trying!
This is a great recipe! Thank you for sharing it. I’ve tried it twice and it’s a hit. The herbs make it taste so fresh.
Thanks May, we’re so glad you like it! :)
How far in advance can these be made before cooking them?
We’d say you could probably make them a day ahead of time (just make sure to cover well and store in the refrigerator.) We hope you enjoy!
Love your recipe. Just a tip to change the prep time as it does not reflect the 1-2 hour refrigeration
We’re glad you like the recipe, Wayne! Unfortunately, we can only enter a number of hours/minutes, so there’s no place to say (it actually takes an extra 1-2 hours of chill time). However, we did just edit that note into the text, so that’s more clear.
This falafel recipe looks fantastic! I can’t wait to try it. Do you think they could be frozen? If so, would it be better to freeze them before or after cooking? I’m trying to stock my freezer up with healthy prepped food. Thanks!
Thanks Brittany! And yes, these can be frozen, either way in fact. And they thaw out great in the fridge. We hope this helps, and that you enjoy!
I think there must be a typo. 11/2tsp of salt was way too salty. I had to toss it.
Sorry that it tasted too salty! Everyone’s salt preferences definitely differ, and sometimes cans of chickpeas also have extra salt added.
Great recipe. Very different to ours. We’ve just written a post about the history of Falafel and it’s recent surge in popularity!
I have to tell you, I made this recipe last night and it was AMAZING! My husband couldn’t stop talking about it all night. Can’t wait to make it again! I love your blog! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Bethany, we’re so happy you and your husband enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing with us! :)
Made tonight. So so good. Omitted the cilantro as the husband isn’t a fan. Topped with fresh peppers, spinach, green onions, olives, feta cheese & tomatoes wrapped up in a whole wheat pita. Delish! Will definitely make again.
We’re glad to hear you guys liked this Shannon!
Great recipe! Am looking forward to trying it out.
Soo…. I have a comment on your site. The only way I can view your page without being annoyingly redirected to the App Store or some other link is by using content blockers in Safari (God bless you Apple!).
I found your site on Pinterest and if I try to read your blog within the app, I am redirected within seconds. It’s super annoying!!!
Hi Courtney, Ali and I are so incredibly sorry that this is happening. We’ve been experiencing some major technical difficulties with ads this month and are working quickly to try and fix thing, but in the meantime, our complete apologies for any frustrations that they are causing. We hope to resolve the issue asap. But in the meantime, a million thanks for your patience!
I’ve made falafel before and I felt like the insides were undercooked, but the outsides were fully cooked. Any ideas?
Hmmmm, we’re not sure why – maybe you need to take a spatula and press down on the middle when you’re cooking on one side, and repeat on the other? You can always finish them off in the oven, to guarantee the middle will be fully cooked. We hope this helps!
Hi!! These look amazing!! Could you make extra and freeze them for future meals??
Thanks Christina, we hope you like them! And yes, you can definitely make extra and freeze them! :)
I made this today and it tasted delicious even before I cooked them. I think I must have done something wrong, though. I substituted coconut flour and they are very dry and want to break apart. Your pictures look like your batter is a little wetter. Other than the flour substitution, I followed the recipe to the letter. Any advice?
Hi Tia! We’re glad you enjoyed how these taste, but are sorry they came out dry. We think that’s definitely a result of the coconut flour. We haven’t tried using coconut flour in these, but we suspect the substitution is not equal, plus, coconut flour is VERY absorbent, so it likely zapped up all the moisture that otherwise would have been in the falafel. Did you use the coconut flour because of a gluten intolerance, or just for taste? If it was because of a gluten intolerance, we’d suggest you try a gluten-free oat flour (or just grind up some gluten-free oats in a clean spice/coffee grinder, or a blender. We’d advise you to add it gradually, maybe by the teaspoon or tablespoon, since we aren’t sure how much you would need, and you can always add more if necessary. We’d guess that you probably wouldn’t need as much as 1/3 cup. Please give this a try and let us know what you think, we hope it was helpful!
Years ago, I lived in NYC for quite some time, and falafel were my favorite street treat. When I found this recipe in Pinterest, I knew I had to try it. I did tonight, and they were way beyond my expectations. Absolutely delicious. I also mixed up your tzatziki recipe and stuffed pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and the falafel and the sauce, and I am currently in heaven. Thanks so much for the great recipe!!!
Awww thank you for sharing Barbara, we’re thrilled that you enjoyed this recipe, and the tzatziki too! Thanks for giving them both a try! :)
This recipe was very easy to follow. They turned out very good, but a little too salty for my taste. I’m also using less garlic next time and less flour. But other than that I will be making these again for sure.
Awesome, thanks for giving them a try, Ana!
These were delicious! I’ve made other recipes in the past but they were always bland and tasteless. The parsley and cilantro really separate these from all of the rest!
I went ahead and add more flour and made it thicker to be able to make discs. Next time I will check the salt amount on the can of beans and put the beans after I crush the other ingridients and add maybe little more flour. But it is delicious it has generous amount of garlic which I love! Thank you for the recipe and made me discover more about homemade falafel.
Thanks for sharing with us Dee. We’re happy you enjoyed it, and we appreciate your feedback! :)
This was delicious. We did not refrigerate the 1-2 hours or form patties rather just plopped it in the oil. I would recommend updating the cook/prep/total to reflect the time in the fridge. This was a last minute dinner selection based on the prep and cook time. A little freak out midway through! But we are ok now and satisfied!
Thanks for sharing Kate, we’re glad you enjoyed the recipe! :)
These were excellent! I froze them before cooking, then thawed and cooked in the pan. My pan got a little too hot on med-high heat, and the falafels turned out slightly blackened. So I think I’ll try med heat next time. But overall they are delicious!
Thanks Fara, we’re glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I love falafel ! great and easy recip! Thank You !
Thanks Rosario, we’re glad you like it! :)
Olá tenho uma dúvida do Falafel, vocês tiram a pele do grão de bico ?
Obrigada,
Martha
Sâo Paulo , Brasil
Olá Martha! Não, você não têm a pele o grão. Espero que você aproveite a receita! :)
Made these today and they were AMAZING! I live in Costa Rica and don’t have a food processor unfortunately, so I made them in the blender. I wasn’t sure it would work but I’m so happy it did. My go-to falafel recipe for sure. Gracias! :)