Palestinian Falafel Sliders (فلافل فلسطينية مصغرة)

These Palestinian falafel sliders are a delicious and miniaturized version of the classic Middle Eastern street food. Perfect for parties or as a fun appetizer, these falafel sliders are packed with flavor and are sure to be a hit with your guests.

Palestinian Falafel Sliders (فلافل فلسطينية مصغرة)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4-6 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 12 small slider buns
  • Lettuce, tomato, and tahini sauce for serving

Instructions

  1. Drain the soaked chickpeas and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed.
  3. Sprinkle the baking powder and 4 tablespoons of flour over the mixture, and pulse to combine. The mixture should hold together when squeezed into a ball. If it's too wet, add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  4. Form the mixture into small patties, about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the falafel patties in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  6. Assemble the sliders by placing a falafel patty on each bun, topping with lettuce, tomato, and a drizzle of tahini sauce. Serve immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Food processor Skillet Paper towels

Tools

Spatula Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the falafel sliders with a side of pickles and a refreshing cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of sumac or a sprinkle of za'atar to the falafel mixture.

Cost

$10