• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Sift & Simmer
Matcha, tea-infused baking recipes & Asian favourites
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Contact
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Savoury

    Crispy Falafel Waffles (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Sep 11, 2017 by Michelle · Leave a Comment

    • Facebook
    • Email
    • Twitter
    Jump to Recipe - Print Recipe

    Crispy falafel waffles on white round plate with fork.
    My first time making falafels ended in a near explosion of my kitchen. The smoke alarm went off, there was oil splattered all over my kitchen, paper towels on the floor, and I was a darting around like a mad woman. After that experience, I didn't bother trying to make them again.

    Until I came across the idea of making falafels in a waffle iron on Pinterest.

    WHAT ARE FALAFELS?

    Falafels are a Middle Eastern food made from chickpeas, parsley, garlic, and various spices.

    They are then shaped into balls or patties and then deep-fried.

    MAIN INGREDIENT IS CHICKPEA

    Chickpeas are not only low in fat, but they are full of fibre and protein, which makes these falafel waffles a balanced and complete meal.

    MY SECRET TO CRISPINESS

    But crisp falafels without deep-frying? Yes! 

    My secret to getting the falafels crispy is the addition of potato starch.

    Crispy falafel waffles on white round plate with fork.

    HOW TO STORE & REHEAT THE WAFFLES

    You can make the waffles in a large batch and you can freeze them.

    Pop them in the oven or toaster to reheat for a quick dinner.

    You can bet these falafel waffles will be a regular dinnertime staple in my house.

    HEALTHY & DELICIOUS

    Real healthy, non-fried, crispy falafels made into the shape of waffles. These falafel waffles are light, fluffy and crisp with all the flavours of a transitional falafel. They're great for vegans or vegetarians, or for people who just want to lessen their meat intake.

    Pair these nutritious and delicious waffles with a salad and you've got lunch or dinner covered. 

    If you try these, let me know -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment below.

    Close up of Crispy falafel waffles on white round plate with fork.

    Falafel Waffles2 | Sift & Simmer
    Print Recipe

    Crispy Falafel Waffles

    A delicious and healthy recipe for crispy chickpea waffles.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Servings: 2
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 1 can organic chickpeas rinsed and drained
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • ½ onion chopped
    • ½ C cilantro or parsley
    • ¼ C water more or less, depending on how moist the mixture is
    • 2 tablespoon ground cumin we love cumin, but you can reduce the amount to 1 Tbsp
    • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • juice of ½ lime or lemon
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
    • ¼ C organic chickpea flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 tablespoon potato starch
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Combine the chickpeas, garlic, onion, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and lemon/lime juice in a food processor. Blitz until a coarse mixture forms. Don't over process or it will turn into a gooey paste. Better to leave some little chunks.
    • Transfer mixture into a large glass mixing bowl. Stir in the coconut oil.
    • Add the chickpea flour, baking powder, baking soda, and potato starch. Mix everything to combine.
    • Heat waffle iron over medium high heat.
    • Scoop about ¾ cup of batter onto the waffle iron and cook for 6-7 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Place onto a wire rack to cool.
    • Serve with hummus, tzatziki, or a Pan-Seared Salmon and Chickpea Tomato Cucumber Salad.

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

    Did you try this recipe?Mention @siftandsimmer or tag #siftandsimmer!

     

    « Cold Ramen Noodles (Hiyashi Chuka)
    Chickpea Peanut Butter Waffles »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    About Me

    My name is Michelle and Sift & Simmer is a food recipe blog featuring easy, creative and delicious recipes. I believe that the best food is made from scratch. Read More…

    Subscribe for Latest recipes

    Follow Me

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • YouTube

    Popular Recipes

    Small-Batch Matcha Rice Krispie Squares

    Matcha Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

    Matcha Yuzu Gin Fizz

    Matcha Tart

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    About

    Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    Subscribe for the latest recipes and updates directly to your inbox!

    Contact

    Contact

    Copyright © 2022 Sift & Simmer

    All images and content are copyright protected. Do not use without prior permission.