Lebanese dinner
Air-Fryer Falafel Bowl with Tahini
Golden, herby, and delightfully crisp without a deep-fat fryer in sight! This easy air-fryer falafel bowl recipe brings all the vibrant flavours of a Lebanese street-food classic straight to your table in just 30 minutes. We are loading fluffy couscous with spiced chickpea patties, crunchy cucumber, ripe tomatoes, and a gorgeously silky lemon tahini drizzle. It is completely vegan, wonderfully fresh, and guaranteed to make midweek lunches or dinners feel like a proper feast. Grab your food processor and let’s get cooking with Salty!
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- 30 min · Under 40 min
- Confident
- Mild spice
- Serves 2
- Air fryer
Contains: Wheat, Sesame. Always check ingredient labels.
Why you'll love it
- Crisp, golden falafels ready from the air fryer in under 15 minutes.
- Balanced mix of warm, spiced patties, fluffy couscous, and cool salad.
- Wholesome vegan comfort food that is ideal for speedy meal prep.
Fits your table
Eating solo
Cook the full batch of falafels and store the components separately for easy assemble-and-go lunches.
For two
This recipe effortlessly portions out two generous bowls for a vibrant weeknight dinner.
With kids
Serve the elements deconstructed on a plate with the creamy tahini dressing on the side for dipping.
Swaps
For a gluten-free bowl, swap the wheat flour for chickpea flour and use quinoa or brown rice instead of couscous.
Ingredients
- Cooked chickpeas, well drained and patted dry400 g
- Fresh parsley and coriander1 handful
- Garlic cloves2 whole
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Flour2 tbsp
- Couscous120 g
- Cucumber and tomato, diced200 g
- Tahini3 tbsp
- Lemon, juiced1 whole
- Olive oil2 tbsp
Steps
Storage & leftovers
Store leftover falafels and salad in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. The cooked falafels freeze well for up to a month and can be reheated straight in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes.
Nutrition
This dinner leans balanced. We don't publish calorie numbers until they're calculated from real data.
Questions
Is this falafel bowl vegan?
Yes, this entire recipe is naturally vegan and dairy-free, relying on rich sesame tahini for its creamy dressing.
Why are my air-fryer falafels falling apart?
Too much moisture is usually the culprit; make sure your chickpeas are well dried and pulse to a coarse texture rather than a smooth purée.
Can I make these falafels gluten-free?
Yes, you can substitute the plain flour in the patties with chickpea or oat flour, and swap the couscous for rice or quinoa.
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Last updated 2026-11-08