Falafel snacks

• 250 dried chickpeas
• Bunch of leaf parsley (cori or other herbs to choice)
• 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 small red or normal onion - chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 2 gloves garlic - chopped
• If you fry this in oil (it's smart to add an extra egg to the mixture.)

Instructions

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   Step 1.1. Soak the Chickpeas (Start 1 Day Ahead): Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover completely with water.
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   Step 2.The chickpeas will swell and absorb the water as they soak.
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   Step 3.Let stand for 24 hours, then drain thoroughly.
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   Step 4.2. Make the Falafel Mixture: Add the soaked chickpeas to a food processor and grind them.
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   Step 5.Once the largest pieces are broken down, add:
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   Step 6.Onion
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   Step 7.Parsley
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   Step 8.Oil
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   Step 9.Salt
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    Step 10.Spices
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    Step 11.Continue grinding until the mixture forms a sturdy, malleable texture.
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    Step 12.Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning — falafel can easily become too bland.
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    Step 13.3. Shape the Falafel: Form balls by hand, slightly smaller than croquettes.
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    Step 14.Squeeze them firmly so they hold together well, as the mixture can crumble if too loose.
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    Step 15.4. Preheat the Airfryer: Preheat to 180 °C.
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    Step 16.5. Airfry – First Round: Carefully place the falafel balls in the basket.
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    Step 17.About 12 fit in an XL Airfryer at once
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    Step 18.Do not overcrowd smaller models
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    Step 19.Lightly spray with olive oil if desired
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    Step 20.Bake for 5 minutes at 180 °C.
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    Step 21.6. Shake & Increase Heat: Gently shake the basket to turn the falafel.
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    Step 22.Be careful — they are still delicate at this stage.
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    Step 23.Increase temperature to 190 °C and bake for another 5 minutes.
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    Step 24.Total cooking time: 10 minutes
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    Step 25.Result: Golden, crisp falafel with a fluffy interior — ready for wraps, salads, or dipping.