Falafel Burger

This falafel burger recipe takes crispy falafel patties and piles them onto burger buns with all the fixings. They’re easy to make and great for meal prep too!

Veggie burgers are the classic vegan meal option—the one you’ll reliably be able to count on at most restaurants. But when you’ve been vegan for a while, all those plain burgers start to get boring! That’s why I love a homemade burger like this falafel burger recipe, which takes inspiration from my Crispy Homemade Falafel and puts it into convenient burger form!

Why This Falafel Burger Recipe Is a Weeknight Win

I can’t get enough of these falafel burgers! Here’s why we’ve been loving them so much lately.

• Big, bold flavour . What makes falafel so irresistible is the combination of herbs, spices, and chickpeas. Add in some punchy toppings like Pickled Red Onions and tangy Tzatziki or Tahini and you’ve got a delicious dinner!
• Easy to make . The burger mixture comes together quickly in the food processor, with no need to precook any of the ingredients. You also have the option of pan-frying or baking the patties, whichever is most convenient for you.
• Great for meal prep . Falafel burgers are perfect for meal prep. Make a batch on the weekend and store them in the fridge or freezer for quick and easy lunches or dinners throughout the week!

Notes on Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make these vegan falafel burgers. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

For the Falafel Patties:

• Chickpeas – For ease and speed, we start with canned chickpeas rather than dried.
• Onion – Adds flavour and moisture to the falafel patties.
• Carrot – This isn’t a common ingredient in falafel, but it bulks up the patties and adds a touch of natural sweetness.
• Garlic
• Fresh parsley and cilantro – For herbaceous flavour and that signature green colour.
• Seasonings – Ground cumin, coriander, and cayenne, along with salt and pepper.
• All-purpose Flour – This binds the mixture together. You can use chickpea flour or a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour instead.
• Baking powder
• Olive oil

For Assembly:

• Vegan burger buns – I like to use my Vegan Burger Buns .
• Lettuce – Any kind you like. Spinach would also work.
• Tomato
• Pickled red onion
• Vegan tahini sauce or hummus – Use store-bought or homemade versions like my Perfect Homemade Hummus or Roasted Cauliflower Hummus .

How to Make Falafel Burgers

Making falafel burgers at home is simple! Here’s a visual guide to show you the steps in the process.

Shape the patties.

• Make the falafel mixture . Pulse the onion, carrot, garlic, and herbs in a food processor until finely minced. Add the chickpeas, seasonings, flour, and baking powder, then pulse again to combine.
• Chill . Transfer the falafel mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Form the patties . Divide the falafel mixture into 4 portions and shape each into a burger-sized patty.
• Cook the patties . Follow the instructions in the recipe card for either pan-frying or baking the patties.

Add the tahini or hummus.

• Assemble the burgers . Lightly toast the burger buns. Spread tahini sauce or hummus on the bottom bun. Add the lettuce, a falafel patty, tomato, and pickled onion. Spread more tahini or hummus on the other half of the bun and place it on top.

Tips and Variations

• Don’t skimp on the oil . The key to a crispy patty is frying in plenty of oil. If you try to get away with less, you won’t have that crispy exterior, although the burgers will still be tasty.
• Don’t over-process the mixture . It’s important to pulse the ingredients a few times until they are well combined, but you don’t want to end up with a puree. Falafel has texture inside, so the mixture should be very finely chopped, not smooth.
• Use a cookie cutter for uniform size . If you want perfect circular patties, you can press the mixture inside a large round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter. Coat it with nonstick spray to keep the mixture from sticking to the edges.
• Make it spicy . Add minced jalapeño to your falafel mixture for some added heat.

Meal Prep Tips

There are a few different ways you can meal prep these falafel burgers. First, you can make the falafel patty mixture and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Then when you’re ready to eat, just form the patties and cook them. You can also form the patties, cover them, and refrigerate them until you’re ready to cook, or cook the patties and reheat them later.

Serving Suggestions

I love a side of Air Fryer Potato Wedges with my falafel burger, but to give them a little Mediterranean flair, I add a squeeze of lemon juice, a sprinkle of oregano, and crumble some Vegan Feta Cheese over the top. This Jennifer Aniston Salad would also be an excellent side, as would Tabbouleh .

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerator : Store leftover falafel burger patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer : You can freeze the falafel patties cooked or uncooked. Either way, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
• Reheating : To reheat frozen falafel burgers, thaw them in the refrigerator, then warm them in a skillet coated with cooking spray. If you froze your patties before cooking them, follow the original recipe instructions for cooking in the oven or stovetop.

More Vegan Burgers

• Vegan Quinoa Cauliflower Burgers
• Easy Grillable Veggie Burgers
• Vegan Quinoa Beet Burgers
• Quinoa Burgers

Ingredients

For the Falafel Patties:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed , 15 oz, 425 g
• 1 small onion , roughly chopped – about 100 g
• 1 medium carrot , chopped – about 60 g
• 2 cloves garlic , minced – about 6 g
• ½ cup fresh parsley , roughly chopped – 15 g
• ½ cup fresh cilantro , roughly chopped – 15 g
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin , 2 g
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander , 2 g
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper , optional – 0.5 g
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour , or chickpea flour for gluten-free – 30 g
• 1 teaspoon baking powder , 5 g
• Salt and pepper , to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil , for cooking – 30 – 45 ml

For Assembly:

• 4 vegan burger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Pickled Red onion slices
• Vegan tahini sauce or hummus , store-bought or homemade

Instructions

• In a food processor with a blade attachment combine onion, carrot, garlic, parsley and cilantro. Pulse until all ingredients are finely minced. You may need to stop a few times and scrape the sides with a spoon.
• Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, cayenne (if using), salt and pepper, flour (or chickpea flour), and baking powder to the minced vegetables. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky. Avoid over-processing to keep some texture.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (this helps it firm up).
• Remove the falafel mixture from the fridge. Divide into 4 equal parts and shape each into burger-sized patties (about 1/2-inch thick).
• Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
• Place patties in the pan, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Alternatively you can bake the patties in the preheated to 400F (200C) oven for 20 minutes. Use a parchment lined baking sheet and lightly spray or brush patties with oil before baking.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Toast the burger buns lightly.
• Spread a generous amount of tahini sauce or hummus on the bottom bun.
• Layer with lettuce, falafel patty, tomato slices, red onion slices.
• Spread more tahini sauce or hummus on the top bun and place on top.

Notes

• Refrigerator : Store leftover falafel burger patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer : You can freeze the falafel patties cooked or uncooked. Either way, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
• Reheating : To reheat frozen falafel burgers, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator, then warm them in a skillet coated with cooking spray. If you froze your patties before cooking them, follow the original recipe instructions for cooking in the oven or stovetop.

Falafel Burger

Ingredients

For the Falafel Patties:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 15 oz, 425 g
• 1 small onion roughly chopped - about 100 g
• 1 medium carrot chopped - about 60 g
• 2 cloves garlic minced - about 6 g
• ½ cup fresh parsley roughly chopped - 15 g
• ½ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped - 15 g
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 g
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 g
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional - 0.5 g
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour or chickpea flour for gluten-free - 30 g
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 5 g
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking - 30 - 45 ml

For Assembly:

• 4 vegan burger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Pickled Red onion slices
• Vegan tahini sauce or hummus store-bought or homemade

Instructions

• In a food processor with a blade attachment combine onion, carrot, garlic, parsley and cilantro. Pulse until all ingredients are finely minced. You may need to stop a few times and scrape the sides with a spoon.
• Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, cayenne (if using), salt and pepper, flour (or chickpea flour), and baking powder to the minced vegetables. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky. Avoid over-processing to keep some texture.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (this helps it firm up).
• Remove the falafel mixture from the fridge. Divide into 4 equal parts and shape each into burger-sized patties (about 1/2-inch thick).
• Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
• Place patties in the pan, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Alternatively you can bake the patties in the preheated to 400F (200C) oven for 20 minutes. Use a parchment lined baking sheet and lightly spray or brush patties with oil before baking.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Toast the burger buns lightly.
• Spread a generous amount of tahini sauce or hummus on the bottom bun.
• Layer with lettuce, falafel patty, tomato slices, red onion slices.
• Spread more tahini sauce or hummus on the top bun and place on top.

Notes

• Refrigerator : Store leftover falafel burger patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer : You can freeze the falafel patties cooked or uncooked. Either way, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
• Reheating : To reheat frozen falafel burgers, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator, then warm them in a skillet coated with cooking spray. If you froze your patties before cooking them, follow the original recipe instructions for cooking in the oven or stovetop.

Nutrition

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Craving homemade donuts without the mess? These air fryer donuts are soft, fluffy, and glazed. Perfect for when you want a treat without deep frying!

I absolutely adore these Classic Vegan Donuts , but not every day is a day for deep frying donuts. Enter these air fryer donuts! They’re fluffy and tender, they’re glazed to perfection, and you get all this fabulous donutty goodness in record time. They bake in the air fryer in just 5 minutes! Honestly, they’re almost too good to be true, but once you take a bite, you’ll know they are indeed very real—and VERY delicious.

Why These Air Fryer Donuts Are a Game-Changer

If you want the classic fried donut flavour and texture without the frying, this recipe is IT. Here’s why I love it so much.

• No deep frying needed . I’m not afraid to deep fry when needed, but it’s not an everyday thing for me—it can be a hassle to heat the oil and to clean up afterwards. This is where the air fryer comes in. It gives you that perfect golden exterior without the mess and cups and cups of oil!
• Faster cooking time . These donuts cook up in 5 minutes or less, compared to oven-baked donuts, which take at least twice as long.
• Easy to make your own . The best part about making your own air fryer donuts is that you can customise them to your liking with different toppings, glazes, and fillings.

Notes on Ingredients

The ingredient list for these air fryer donuts is short and sweet! Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

Doughnuts:

• All-purpose flour
• Granulated sugar – This helps activate the yeast .
• Instant yeast – Learn more: Is Yeast Vegan?
• Salt
• Warm almond milk – Or another plant milk you like to use for baking; it should be unflavoured and unsweetened.
• Vegan butter – You can use my homemade Vegan Butter or store-bought.
• Vanilla extract – Almond extract (or half vanilla, half almond) also works for a slightly different flavour.

Glaze:

• Powdered sugar – Here’s Homemade Powdered Sugar .
• Almond milk
• Vanilla extract

Toppings:

• Vegan sprinkles – I love these colourful Homemade Sprinkles .
• Cinnamon sugar
• Crushed nuts

How to Make Air Fryer Donuts

This visual overview will show you step-by-step what it looks like to make donuts in the air fryer, but the full instructions are in the recipe card below.

Mix the dough ingredients.

• Prepare the dough. Whisk flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl, then stir in the almond milk, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract until it comes together as a soft dough. Knead for 5 minutes, then place in a greased bowl and cover; let the dough rise until it doubles in size, which should take about an hour.

Gently punch down dough then roll it out.

• Form the donuts . Gently punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured work surface. Once it’s 1/2-inch thick, cut the donuts and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 20 to 30 minutes.

Place small batches of dough in air fryer.

• Air fry . Spray or brush the donuts with oil. Place them in an air fryer preheated to 350ºF and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
• Make the glaze . Whisk the powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.

Glaze the donuts.

• Glaze the donuts . Dip the donuts in the glaze. Let the excess drip off and return the donuts to the rack. (I like to place the parchment that was on the baking sheet under the wire rack to catch any glaze that drips off.) Add any toppings you’re using and let the glaze set before serving.

Tips for Success

• Make sure the milk is warm . It shouldn’t be cold (which can slow the growth of the yeast) or hot (which can kill the yeast). When you dip your finger in the milk, it should feel comfortably warm.
• Weigh the ingredients . Baking requires precision, especially when there’s yeast involved. Although I offer volume measurements in the recipe card, it’s best to go with the weights in grams for the best accuracy.
• Don’t toss the scraps . You can piece them together and create more donuts, then when you don’t have enough scraps to make whole donuts, you can form small donut holes with the rest.
• Avoid overcrowding the air fryer . Air frying the donuts in small batches helps them bake evenly and get that nice golden, slightly crisp exterior.

Variations

There are so many ways to make this recipe for air fryer donuts your own! Here are some of my favourite ideas.

• Add a different glaze . Try chocolate, add lemon or orange juice, almond or maple extract, and so on.
• Try different toppings . You can go really wild here! Try crushed breakfast cereal, freeze-dried fruit, chocolate shavings, etc.
• Fill them with cream or jam . Form round donuts and don’t cut a hole in the middle, then use a pastry bag to add your filling of choice.

How to Store

• Room temperature : Air fryer donuts are best enjoyed fresh the day they are made. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
• Freezer : To freeze doughnuts, wrap each one individually in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to eat them, thaw at room temperature for a few hours.

More Vegan Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Asparagus
• Air Fryer Veggie Chips
• Air Fryer Potato Wedges
• Air Fryer Shoestring Fries
• Air Fryer Orange Tofu

Ingredients

Doughnuts:

• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour , 270 g
• ¼ cup granulated sugar , 50 g
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast , 7 g
• ½ teaspoon salt , 3 g
• ¾ cup warm almond milk , or any plant-based milk – 180 ml
• 4 tablespoons vegan butter , melted – 56 g
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , 5 g

Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar , 120 g
• 2 tbsp almond milk , or any plant-based milk – 30 ml
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract , 2 g
• Topping of your choice , optional, like Vegan sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, or crushed nuts

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

• In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
• Add warm almond milk, melted vegan butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Shape the Dough

• Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness.
• Use a donut cutter or a round cookie cutter (and a smaller cutter for the center) to cut out doughnuts.
• Place donuts and donut holes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 20-30 minutes.

Air Fry the Donuts

• Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
• Lightly spray or brush the donuts with oil. (I used avocado oil, but any cooking oil will work)
• Depending on the size of your air fryer, cook 3–5 donuts at a time, leaving space between them, for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove and let cool slightly on a wire rack.

Glaze the Donuts

• In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Dip each donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off.
• Place on a rack, sprinkle with toppings if desired, and let the glaze set for about 10–15 minutes.

Notes

• Room temperature : Air fryer donuts are best enjoyed fresh the day they are made. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
• Freezer : To freeze doughnuts, wrap each one individually in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to eat them, thaw at room temperature for a few hours.