Crispy Falafel Plate with Tahini and Pickled Cucumber Salad
This baked dish pairs tahini with cucumber, cooked chickpeas, drained and onion. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, baking powder, salt, and pepper until a coarse paste forms; scrape down as needed.
Rest the mixture 10 minutes, then form into 6-7 small balls or patties.
neutral oil for frying
Preheat an air fryer to 400 F/200 C and brush or spray the food with the listed oil. Fry falafel 3-4 minutes until deep brown; Transfer to a plate.
tahinilemon juicesalt
Whisk tahini with lemon juice and water until pourable; season with a pinch of salt.
tahinicucumberwhite vinegarsalt
Toss cucumber with vinegar and salt. Serve falafel with tahini sauce and the cucumber salad.
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