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Chef John's Crispy Falafel Fritters

Looking for homemade falafel that’s crispy on the outside and tender inside? These Middle Eastern inspired chickpea fritters, packed with parsley, garlic, and warm spices, are your new go-to comfort food.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Middle Eastern Inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry garbanzo beans chickpeas
  • 1 small onion roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Rinse and place dry chickpeas in a bowl. Cover with cold water and soak 12 hours or overnight. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Pulse onion, garlic, and parsley in a food processor until finely chopped. Scrape down sides.
  3. Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and baking powder. Pulse until mixture is coarse and holds together.
  4. Transfer to a bowl, stir in flour, then chill 30 minutes to firm up.
  5. Form 1–2 inch balls or patties with damp hands.
  6. Warm 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Fry in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy.
  8. Transfer to paper towels. Serve hot with pita, tahini, tzatziki, or salad.
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