It’s friyayyyy + I’m v excited to share this simple recipe for Fluffy Baked Falafel with you!⁣

Falafel is made of chickpeas, spices and something to bind everything together – tradish recipes use tahini, but for these little guys I used a combo of greek yogurt (thanks @goop for the idea) and a little hummus to intensify the mediterranean flavor. I served them with a Veggie Tabbouleh and a little greek yogurt mixed with shredded cucumber, but they’re great on their own as well!⁣

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Why I Love This Recipe

This oven-baked falafel is a game-changer for a few reasons:

Less oil than traditional deep-fried falafel, making it healthier but still crispy.
You can prep a double batch and store in an airtight container for meal prep or next time you want a quick falafel sandwich or salad bowls.
The combination of Greek yogurt + hummus makes the texture fluffy while keeping all the traditional falafel flavor.
Perfect for first-time falafel makers because it’s forgiving, easy to roll with your hands or an ice cream scoop, and doesn’t require hot oil.

Serve with pita bread, tzatziki sauce, fresh herbs, and lemon juice, or add them to a grain bowl with veggies and a drizzle of tahini sauce.

Ingredients You’ll Need

2 15-oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 clove garlic minced
2 tbs. chopped cilantro
2 tbs. chopped mint
2 tbs. greek yogurt
2 tbs. hummus any flavor
salt and pepper

How You’ll Make My Fluffy Baked Falafel Recipe

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Place all ingredients for falafel in a food processor plus 1/2 tsp. each of salt and pepper, pulsing to combine while keeping some texture.
Dampen hands and take 2 tbs. of mix, rolling to create a sphere. Place onto a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed well.⁣ Continue until all mix has been used.
Bake falafel in oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cook slightly (they’ll firm as they cool sort of like cookies). Let cool before eating!

FAQs

Yes! Soak raw chickpeas overnight (overnight soak) and then cook before making your falafel dough. This is more traditional and gives extra flavor.

Absolutely! These falafel are naturally gluten-free. If you want extra binding, a little chickpea flour can help, but it’s optional.

Nope! You can deep fry them (deep-fried falafel) for a classic crispy falafel, or even use an air fryer for a similar result with less oil.

Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for a few minutes to restore crispiness.

Yes! Use a falafel scoop or ice cream scoop to make small, uniform falafel balls. For small patties or half-circle shapes, just adjust baking time slightly.

Tzatziki sauce or tahini sauce
Pita bread for sandwiches or wraps
Fresh veggies like tomato, cucumber, or red onion
Add to a grain bowl with hummus, roasted veggies, or baba ganoush

Fluffy Baked Falafel Recipe (Crispy + Easy!)

Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside – these lightened up chickpea falafel are full of Mediterranean ingredients like hummus and Greek yogurt and are baked instead of fried.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings falafel

Ingredients

2 15-oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 clove garlic minced
2 tbs. chopped cilantro
2 tbs. chopped mint
2 tbs. greek yogurt
2 tbs. hummus any flavor
salt and pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Place all ingredients for falafel in a food processor plus 1/2 tsp. each of salt and pepper, pulsing to combine while keeping some texture.
Dampen hands and take 2 tbs. of mix, rolling to create a sphere. Place onto a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed well.⁣ Continue until all mix has been used.
Bake falafel in oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cook slightly (they’ll firm as they cool sort of like cookies). Let cool before eating!