Falafel with Spicy Feta Sauce

Instructions

• 1Rinse the chickpeas in cold water, place in a bowl, top with cold water, cover and stand at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight. This allows them to soften which makes them easier to process. Only use dried chickpeas so the felafel binds well.
• 2Drain well.
• 3Process the chickpeas with the remaining falafel ingredients for 30 seconds. Scrape down the bowl and process again until finely ground. Place in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes. This releases the starch from the chickpeas, making them easier to shape.
• 4Process the feta, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes for 20 seconds and scrape down the bowl. With the motor running, slowly add the oil to emulsify.
• 5Process until smooth and refrigerate to prevent it from splitting. If it becomes too cold and thick, loosen with a little water.
• 6The oven will preheat
• 7Meanwhile, scoop two rounded tablespoons and form into a slightly flattened ball. Keeping them uniform will allow them to cook and color evenly. Place the falafel, evenly spaced apart, in the air fry basket. Spray both sides with cooking spray to prevent them from sticking.
• 8Once preheated, place in rack position 3 and start the timer. Cook until lightly browned.
• 9Sprinkle the feta sauce with pepper flakes and serve.