• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Sweetphi logo

  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Five Ingredient Fridays
    • Meal Plans
    • Reader Recreations
  • About
    • About & Contact
    • Partnerships
  • Cookbooks
  • Life
    • Love Lists
    • Catching up with the Kelnhofers
    • Travel
  • Shop
  • Work With Me
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

Air Fryer Falafel Bowls Recipe

Jan 6, 2022 · 18 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This air fryer falafel bowls recipe is so versatile that you can’t go wrong. They work great as a dinner or even an appetizer or snack for a party or a lunch!

Air Fryer Falafel Bowl this image
I can’t get over how much I love my air fryer.  I was skeptical at first, but the food is so delicious and I don’t feel guilty for eating it!

Falafels in the air fryer taste like they’ve been deep fried: they have a crispy outside and and soft and delicious inside. It’s amazing how the air fryer uses hot air and you don’t need oil to get the same taste!

Falafel mixture in food processor

What ingredients are needed to make Air Fryer Falafel?

  • Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • Self-rising flour
  • Fresh parsley leaves
  • Garlic clove
  • Cumin
  • Salt

What do I need to create the falafel bowl?

  • Pita bread
  • Tomato
  • Seedless cucumber
  • Greek yogurt (or tzatziki sauce)
  • Parsley

Scoop of falafel mixture

These air fryer falafel bowls are a great dish for the new year because they are a great healthy menu item as well. These falafels can be modified to practically any diet or preference (if you are gluten free, use gluten free flour and use gluten free pita. If you like things spicier, add a pinch of cayenne).

Rolling a falafel bowl

The air fryer is quickly becoming one of my favorite kitchen utensils because Nick and I have a guilty pleasure of fried foods – I admit it (I mean fries, crispy breaded chicken, etc.)!  With the air fryer, it’s so easy to replicate those fried meals we love without the oil, while still tasting delicious.  If falafel isn’t your favorite, I’ve also made a perfect weeknight meal – crispy cheesy chicken – and it’s only 5 Ingredients (I literally have to stop myself from eating more than one piece of chicken, it’s that good!)

Falafel dough in Air Fryer

This air fryer falafel bowl recipe comes together in a flash.

How do you make a Falafel Bowl?

A few quick steps and you’re on your way to a delicious healthy meal.

  1. Mix up the falafel batter and roll into balls
  2. Place into air fryer and cook for 10 minutes
  3. Arrange falafel bowl with ingredients you like (I love doing tomato and cucumber slices, pita wedges, fresh herbs, and Greek yogurt – these bowls are also incredibly delicious when served with tzatziki).
  4. Enjoy!

Falafel bowl ingredients

Seriously, how much easier does it get?!  Are you resolving to eat healthier this year?  I feel like I make this promise to myself about 10 times throughout the year.  With recipes like this, it’s easier to do (also check out my list of healthy recipes for the new year for more ideas!)

Falafel, pita, tomato, cucumber in bowl

Other recipes you might enjoy:

  • Grilled Broccoli Vegetable Side Dish
  • Vegetarian Sandwich Recipe
  • 5 Ingredient Vegetarian Sushi Bowls Recipe
Air fryer falafel dinner bowls, air fryer vegetarian recipe, air fryer dinner recipe, vegetarian air fryer recipe, falafel bowls, healthy dinner recipes

Air Fryer Falafel Bowls

Air fryer falafel bowls are super easy and delicious and because they're made in the air fryer, this vegetarian recipe is healthier than the fried alternative!
5 from 2 votes
Print Rate
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • Cookie scoop
  • Air fryer
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients

For the falafel:

  • 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 15 1/2 oz. can, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup self rising flour or 1/4 cup ap flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 garlic clove peeled and quartered
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Bowls (for 4 servings):

  • 4 rounds pita bread cut into small triangles
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1/2 large seedless cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt *or tzatziki sauce (about 2 Tbs. - 1/4 cup per bowl)
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor combine ingredients for the falafels (chick peas, self rising flour, parsley, garlic clove, cumin, and salt). Process for 15-25 seconds, until no more whole beans can be seen (the mixture can be coarse and doesn't have to be a smooth paste).
    Making falafel in food processor
  • Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, form 1.5 tablespoon balls of the falafel batter, rolling the batter between your hands to form balls.
    Scoop of falafel mixture in hand
  • Spray the bottom of an air fryer with cooking spray and place falafel balls in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer.
    Falafel in air Fryer
  • Cook the falafel at 350 for 10 minutes, rotating the falafel halfway through cooking. You can spray the falafel themselves with a little cooking spray for a nicer looking/crunchier finish.
    Air Fryer
  • While the falafel are cooking, prepare the other bowl ingredients.
  • When the falafel are done cooking, assemble the bowls: divide the falafel between 4 bowls and serve with pita bread triangles, tomato slices, cucumber, greek yogurt and top with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and enjoy!
    Air fryer falafel dinner bowls, air fryer vegetarian recipe, air fryer dinner recipe, vegetarian air fryer recipe, falafel bowls, healthy dinner recipes

Other cooking instructions:

  • If you don't have an air fryer, the falafel can be baked on a cooking spray lined sheet pan at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, or they can be fried in canola oil (bring 1-2 inches of canola oil to a slow boil in a deep saucepan or pot, carefully lower in the falafel balls and fry for 2 minutes, then flip with tongs and cook for another minute, or until balls are golden brown).
  • Assemble bowls as instructed.

Notes

If serving hungry adults, I'd suggest doubling the falafel ingredients, the recipe makes about 2-3 falafel per serving, the entire recipe makes 8-12 falafels (depending on the size you roll them), there have been times when I have eaten 4 falafels myself because they're so good.
Nutrition information disclaimer: the nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.  
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg

Healthy falafel bowls

Related Posts

  • healthy air fryer recipe, air fryer chicken picatta recipe, healthy chicken air fryer recipe, healthy chicken piccata recipe, lightened up italian food
    Air Fryer Chicken Piccata

    This lightened up version of a classic Italian dish is made in an air fryer and…

  • Air Fryer empanadas on white plate
    5 Ingredient Cuban Air Fryer Empanadas

    I love taking foods that everyone knows and putting a little twist on them.  I…

  • Easy weeknight sweet potato burgers, 20 minute meals
    Easy Weeknight Sweet Potato Burger Recipe

    These easy weeknight sweet potato burgers are done in 20 minutes, and are so delicious…

Air Fryer, Blog Posts, Healthy, Main Meals, Recipes, Vegetarian air fryer dinner recipe, Air fryer falafel dinner bowls, air fryer vegetarian recipe, chickpeas, dinner, easy vegetarian dinner recipe, falafel, falafel bowls, Healthy dinner, healthy dinner recipes, Healthy recipe, lunch, vegetarian air fryer recipe, vegetarian dinner recipe

Did you make this recipe? Hashtag with us! Be sure to follow/tag @sweetphiblog and hashtag #sweetphiblog – we love to see what you’re cooking up!”

Get the Weekly Newsletter right in your inbox

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Susan Craig says

    January 21, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    Can’t wait to try this. I got an air fryer for Christmas, and haven’t had a ton of luck so far.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 21, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      I think you’ll love this…other air fryer recipes you might like: https://sweetphi.com/category/air-fryer/

      Reply
  2. Vineeta says

    June 20, 2019 at 5:59 am

    I tried falafel but mine were sticking to the air fryer dish inspite of application of oi
    Kindly suggest

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 21, 2019 at 4:20 pm

      I usually coat/spray the bottom of my air fryer with cooking spray, and then after I put the falafel balls in, I lightly spray them. Then halfway through the cooking I flip them. I’ve never had any problems of them sticking (and I even cooked them without any spray or oil to test them and they were fine – they just didn’t look as nice). Did you flip them? And/or did you spray the air fryer and the falafels themselves?

      Reply
  3. Donna Trice says

    January 25, 2019 at 7:43 am

    Yes that second cup of coffee helped? can I use a can of white beans instead of garbanzos? We are having an ice storm in Massachusetts.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 25, 2019 at 8:34 am

      Hi Donna, so glad you found it! And YES definitely you can use a can of white beans instead of garbanzo beans, I’ve done that many times!

      Reply
  4. Donna Trice says

    January 25, 2019 at 7:38 am

    I want to try these in my new air fryer but i cannot find the falafel recipe. Do i need to drink another cup of coffee? I will also try the cheesy chicken very soon.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      January 25, 2019 at 8:35 am

      Glad you ended up finding the recipe, it’s at the bottom of the post 🙂 and I think you’ll totally love the cheesy chicken as well 🙂

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Catching up with the Kelnhofers-113 - Sweetphi says:
    October 10, 2021 at 7:27 am

    […] of my favorite recipes I always forget about is these Air Fryer falafel balls – y’all know how much I love my Air […]

    Reply
  2. 5 Ingredient Crispy Cheesy Air Fryer Chicken Dinner Recipe – #foodlover says:
    January 17, 2021 at 3:19 am

    […] Air Fryer Falafel Bowls Recipe […]

    Reply
  3. 5 Ingredient Crispy Cheesy Air Fryer Chicken Dinner Recipe - Sweetphi says:
    January 15, 2021 at 2:11 pm

    […] Air Fryer Falafel Bowls Recipe […]

    Reply
  4. Lentil Cauliflower Burgers with Yogurt Sauce - Sweetphi says:
    February 24, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    […] bowl meals because they allow for all sorts of flexibility with toppings.  I even made a yummy falafel bowl using my Air […]

    Reply
  5. 7 Healthy Vegetarian Air Fryer Recipes That Are Ready In 20 Minutes Or Less | GossipThat says:
    November 11, 2019 at 7:43 am

    […] 3. Air fryer falafel bowls […]

    Reply
  6. 7 healthy vegetarian air fryer recipes that are ready in 20 minutes or less says:
    August 18, 2019 at 2:19 am

    […] 3. Air fryer falafel bowls […]

    Reply
  7. 7 wholesome vegetarian air fryer recipes which are prepared in 20 minutes or much less - Plus My Brain says:
    August 17, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    […] 3. Air fryer falafel bowls […]

    Reply
  8. 7 healthy vegetarian air fryer recipes that are ready in 20 minutes or less – An ordinary Girl says:
    August 17, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    […] 3. Air fryer falafel bowls […]

    Reply
  9. Air Fryer Chicken Piccata - Sweetphi says:
    May 15, 2019 at 11:27 am

    […] Air fryer falafel dinner bowls […]

    Reply
  10. 5 Ingredient Cuban Air Fryer Empanadas - Sweetphi says:
    April 12, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    […] Looking for other air fryer recipes? I love this 5 ingredient crispy chicken and these air fryer falafel bowls.  […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Top 5

Related Posts

  • 1 Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Carrots and Herbs
  • 2 The Whole Bowl - Tali Sauce Recipe {naturally Gluten Free}
  • 3 Healthy Slow Cooker Lentil and Vegetable Soup
  • 4 Roasted Squash and Sweet Potatoes Recipe
  • 5 Balsamic Grilled Vegetables Recipe

Philia Kelnhofer, Danish, Chicken tacos, Kelnhofer familySweetphi.com is a destination for easy recipes, showcasing beautiful content and inspiration, everyday family life, motherhood, and fun finds from around the web. 

Learn More

Footer

This gingerbread cut out cookies recipe is a great This gingerbread cut out cookies recipe is a great one to make with kids.  My favorite part about these cookies is that they have a nice flavor but are not overpowering! 🎄
Do you like gingerbread cookies?!
Grab this recipe on the blog! ❤️
https://sweetphi.com/gingerbread-cut-out-cookies-recipe/
#gingerbeard #gingerbreadcookies #cutoutcookies #christmas #christmascookies #recipe
This heavenly creation combines the warm, spiced g This heavenly creation combines the warm, spiced goodness of apple cobbler with the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth perfection of sugar cookies 🍎
Grab this recipe on sweetphi.com!
https://sweetphi.com/sugar-cookie-apple-cobbler-recipe/
#cobbler #applecobbler #sugarcookies #sugarcookierecipe #bettycrocker #fallrecipe #recipe #5ingredients
If you’re a fan of granola and love snacks, then If you’re a fan of granola and love snacks, then this granola bark recipe is just for you! 😍
Not only is it a tasty treat, but it’s also packed with healthy ingredients that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized ⚡
Granola bark is crunchy granola that’s baked and then sectioned off into large addictively delicious chunks or “bark” size pieces.
Grab this recipe on the blog! ❤️
https://sweetphi.com/granola-bark-recipe/
#granola #granolarecipe #snacks #healthysnackideas #healthysnacking #food #recipe #easysnacks #kidapprovedfood #kidapproved #mealprep
It’s not always easy to make a sugar cookie that It’s not always easy to make a sugar cookie that holds its shape and tastes (and looks) good!
I made these amazing Christmas cookies and just had to share with you that are perfect for any intricate cookie cutter! 🎄
Grab the recipe on the blog!
https://sweetphi.com/sugar-cut-cookies-actually-hold-shape/
#christmas #christmascookies #sugarcookies #cutoutcookies #Holidays #baking
Try this leftover Turkey sandwich! 🥪 All you n Try this leftover Turkey sandwich! 🥪
All you need is sourdough bread, turkey, garlic mayonnaise (or Mayo with garlic powder), cranberry sauce (or jam), arugula (or greens), cheddar (or brie) 👏🏼
Get more recipes for your Thanksgiving leftovers on sweetphi.com ❤️
#turkey #turkeysandwich #leftovers #leftoversforlunch #leftoverrecipes #leftoverfood #recipes #easyrecipe #lunch #sandwiches #sandwichrecipe #food #foodie #easyrecipesathome #sourdough #sourdoughbread
Happy Thanksgiving! 🤎 Happy Thanksgiving! 🤎
In this weeks Love List you’ll find a few fun ki In this weeks Love List you’ll find a few fun kids finds, a must-have pair of ankle pants, fun Christmas sweatshirts and so much more! We hope you enjoy this weeks list! ❤️
Read more on the blog!
https://sweetphi.com/love-list-virtual-hugs-and-fold-by-number-napkins/
This 4 ingredient hot honey butter is an easy reci This 4 ingredient hot honey butter is an easy recipe that is sure to impress! 🧈
This butter is a compound butter – simply, a flavored butter. Flavored butter is such a simple luxury that is so easy to make, yet manages to amplify anything you eat!
Get this recipe by tapping the link in our bio, @sweetphiblog ❤️
https://sweetphi.com/4-ingredient-hot-honey-butter/
#4ingredients #5ingredientsorless #easyrecipe #hothoney #butter #compotebutter #sidedishes #sidedishrecipes #recipe #food #foodie #snacks #appetizers #butterrecipe #easyappetizers #easyfood
  • Recipes
  • Baby
  • Cookbook
  • Five Ingredient Fridays
  • Travel
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · SWEET PHI