Falafel Gyros (Air Fryer)
Falafel gyros are the ultimate treat. Crispy falafel balls are tucked into pita bread and drizzled with a creamy tahini sauce. And, because the falafel in this recipe is made in the air fryer, they're much healthier than their traditional deep fried counterpart. Wonderfully delicious and healthy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried chickpeas *soaked for 18-24 hours
- 1 onion roughly chopped
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 cup cilantro
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 3 tablespoons coconut four
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
Tahini Sauce
- ⅔ cup tahini
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 6 pieces flatbread or pita bread
- 3 cups arugula
- 3 tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 red onion finely chopped
Instructions
To Make The Falafel
- Soak the dried chickpeas for 18-24 hours. Drain and rinse.
- Add the chickpeas, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, Sriracha sauce, coconut flour, baking powder and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the food processor until the mixture is well combined. The dough should be crumbly, not a sticky paste.
- Transfer the dough to the refrigerator to chill for one hour.
- While the dough is chilling, prepare your tahini sauce. See instructions below.
- When the dough is done chilling, roll it into balls. You can use an ice cream scooper to keep the size of the falafel balls consistent. Once you've scooped up the dough, roll the falafel in your hands to form a ball that hold together.
- Spray the insert of your air fryer with olive oil to prevent the falafel balls from sticking.
- Now, lightly spray the falafel balls with olive oil, so that they crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
- Transfer your falafel to your air fryer and air fry for 15 minutes at 375 F (190 C). Roll the balls over at the half way point.
To Make The Lemony Tahini Sauce
- Add the garlic and tahini paste to a food processor and blend until the garlic is fully incorporated.
- Add the sea salt, olive oil and lemon juice and blend again, scraping down the sides several times.
- Add a splash of warm water to thin the paste. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the consistency is to your liking.
To Assemble The Gyros
- Add a good handful of arugula to the top of your flatbread. Top with chopped tomatoes and red onions.
- Add 3-4 falafel balls on top of the salad and drizzle with the lemony tahini sauce.
Notes
- To freeze leftover falafel balls, line a baking tray with parchment paper. Transfer the falafel to the baking tray, spreading it out evenly. Freeze for two hours. Transfer the the falafel balls to an airtight container, and freeze for up to three months. To reheat, defrost and reheat for 5 minutes in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 949mgPotassium: 1048mgFiber: 15gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1844IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 7mg
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