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My air fryer falafel brings crispy golden perfection without deep frying. Traditional chickpea herbs spices create authentic flavor while air fryer keeps things light healthy.
Crispy Fresh Healthy
Get perfect falafel texture without oil bath. Quick easy method captures bold herbs warm spices classic taste.
Key Elements
- Chickpeas: Dried soaked 24 hours never canned.
- Fresh Herbs: Parsley cilantro dill mix.
- Aromatics: Fresh garlic onion base.
- Spices: Cumin coriander warm depth.
- Baking Powder: Light fluffy texture.
- Sesame: Optional nutty crunch.
Quick Steps
- Soak
- Chickpeas baking soda water 24 hours drain rinse.
- Mix
- Pulse chickpeas herbs spices food processor coarse texture.
- Chill Form
- Rest hour add powder sesame shape patties.
- Air Fry
- 400°F five minutes each side golden crisp.
Success Tips
Space patties air fryer basket even cooking. Check often prevent burning work batches needed.
Make It Yours
Add turmeric paprika different spices. Try mint instead dill adjust heat level cayenne.
Perfect Results
Soaked chickpeas create authentic texture. Air fryer gives golden outside tender inside just like traditional.
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How to Serve
Dip in tahini sauce add to mezze platter. Stuff pita with cucumber tomato pickles perfect meal.
Store Reheat
Freeze cooked falafel three months. Warm 350°F air fryer oven ten minutes crispy again.
Quick Switch
No air fryer bake 350°F fifteen minutes works too. Air fryer gives best crisp results.
Health Boost
Protein rich chickpeas fresh herbs make perfect meal. Naturally vegan gluten free fits many diets.
Modern Classic
Traditional flavors meet new cooking method. Keeps authentic taste adds healthy twist.
Prep Ahead
Make big batch freeze extra save time. Quick reheat perfect busy days.
Perfect Partners
Serve with couscous roasted vegetables yogurt sauce. Add warm pita Mediterranean salad complete meal.
Party Ready
Arrange platter hummus pickled veggies herbs. Perfect finger food any gathering.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use different Doritos flavors?
- Yes, you can experiment with different Doritos flavors. Just adjust the seasoning mix to complement your chosen flavor. The coating method stays the same.
- → Why are my chicken tenders not crispy enough?
- Make sure to spray the tenders with oil before cooking. Also, don't crush the Doritos too finely - they should be the size of large breadcrumbs to maintain crunch.
- → What's the difference between chicken tenders and chicken breast?
- Chicken tenders are the strip of meat under the breast and are slightly more tender. However, sliced chicken breast works fine as a substitute.
- → Why do you add extra seasoning to the Doritos coating?
- Doritos lose some flavor during cooking. The extra seasoning ensures the finished tenders are well-flavored and not bland.
- → What's the best dipping sauce for these?
- Ranch dressing pairs perfectly with these tenders. They're also great in sandwiches or served with fries or wedges on the side.