Crispy Amba Falafel with Tahini Drizzle
Golden, spiced-up falafel spiked with tangy mango pickle (amba) and air-fried until crunchy. Served over hummus with tahini and fresh herbs—Israeli-style street food done in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 3 tbsp amba (mango pickle), plus 2 tbsp liquid
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ cup hummus
- 3 tbsp tahini
Instructions
- 1
Pulse chickpeas, amba (with liquid), parsley, and cumin in a food processor until chunky but cohesive.
- 2
Fold in flour by hand until the mixture holds together when squeezed, about 1 minute.
- 3
Roll into 8 balls. Spray with olive oil and air-fry at 380°F for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- 4
Spread hummus on a plate. Top with hot falafel and drizzle tahini generously.
- 5
Squeeze fresh lemon over everything. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra parsley.
Tools you’ll need
- food processor
- air fryer
- spoon
- plate
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