Appetizers

Crispy Baked Falafel Bites

Chickpea falafel bites baked until golden outside and tender inside, packed with garlic, coriander, cumin, and fresh herbs.

Prep15 mins
Cook20 mins
Total35 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Crispy Baked Falafel Bites

At a Glance

Crispy Baked Falafel Bites is a 35-minute appetizers recipe for 2 servings, built around chickpeas, drained and rinsed, flour, small garlic clove, chopped parsley.

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Total time
35 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
chickpeas, drained and rinsed, flour, small garlic clove, chopped parsley

Ingredients

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  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 piece small garlic clove
  • 2.5 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2.5 tbsp chopped coriander
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for brushing

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 210°C / 410°F. Line a tray with parchment paper.
  2. Pat chickpeas very dry with paper towels.
  3. Mash or pulse chickpeas with garlic, herbs, flour, cumin, paprika, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil until coarse and sticky.
  4. Shape into small balls or thick patties.
  5. Brush lightly with oil and bake for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. Serve hot with tahini sauce or yogurt.

Nutrition Estimate

225 calories
8g protein
28g carbs
9g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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