Falafel Sliders with Creamy Dill Sauce

15 min

Falafels make for an already delicious appetizer or entree but I had the thought one day, “Why not make them into sliders?” And that’s how we landed here! Served with fresh vegetables and a creamy herb sauce, I have no doubt you’ll be making these again!

15 min2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp(28 g) mayoAmount2 tbspIngredient(28 g) mayo
  • 2 tbsp(30 g) plain yogurtAmount2 tbspIngredient(30 g) plain yogurt
  • 1 tsplemon juiceAmount1 tspIngredientlemon juice
  • 1/4 tspsaltAmount1 tspIngredientsalt
  • 1/8 tsppepper
  • 1/4 tspdried dillAmount1/4 tspIngredientdried dill weed weed
  • 1garlicAmount3Ingredientgarlic cloves, roughly chopped clove, minced
  • 1(15-ounce) can chickpeasAmount1Ingredient(15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, drained
  • 1/2small red onionAmount1/2Ingredientsmall red onion, roughly chopped (about 1/2 cup), slice remaining for serving, roughly chopped (about 1/2 cup), slice remaining for serving
  • 3garlicAmount3Ingredientgarlic cloves, roughly chopped cloves, roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp(24 g) flourAmount3 tbspIngredient(24 g) flour
  • 2 tbsp(5 g) chopped parsleyAmount2 tbspIngredient(5 g) chopped parsley
  • 1 tspground cuminAmount1 tspIngredientground cumin
  • 1 tspground corianderAmount1 tspIngredientground coriander
  • 1/8 tspground cardamomAmount1/8 tspIngredientground cardamom
  • 1 tspsaltAmount1 tspIngredientsalt
  • 1/4 tsppepper
  • 6slider bunsAmount6Ingredientslider buns
  • 1small tomatoAmount1Ingredientsmall tomato, sliced for serving, sliced for serving
  • 1small cucumberAmount1Ingredientsmall cucumber, sliced for serving, sliced for serving
  • Oil spray

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, stir together the mayo, yogurt, lemon juiceAmount1 tspIngredientlemon juice, salt, pepper, dill, and garlic. Cover and refrigerate.

  2. 2

    Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (170 degrees C).

  3. 3

    In a food processor fitted with an ‘S’ blade, add the chickpeasAmount1Ingredient(15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, onions, garlic, flour, parsley, cumin, coriander, cardamom, salt, and pepper. Pulse until a coarse meal forms, being careful not to let the mixture become a paste. Using your hands, carefully form the mixture into six even disks.

  4. 4

    Spray the air fryer with oil, add the falafel, spray with oil, and cook for 12-16 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying with oil. Serve on slider bunsAmount6Ingredientslider buns topped with sauce, onion, tomato, and cucumber.

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