Best Homemade Falafel

Falafel may be king of Middle Eastern street food, but that doesn’t mean you have to travel to Tel Aviv to enjoy it at its best. Boasting a crisp, golden-brown exterior and a center that’s soft, tender, and packed with chickpeas and fresh herbs, our favorite homemade falafel recipe hits all those classic Middle Eastern flavors and familiar street food vibes.

1 c. dried chickpeas

½ small white onion, coarsely chopped

4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

¼ c. fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

¼ c. fresh parsley, coarsely chopped

1 ½ tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. ground cumin

¼ c. all-purpose flour

Vegetable oil, for frying (6 to 8 c.)

Tahini sauce, for serving

Directions at delish.com

Never lose a recipe again, not even if the original website goes away! Use the Copy Me That button to create your own complete copy of any recipe that you find online. Learn more! It's free!

Page footer