Chef Jason Lloyd, founder of LessMeat, told Insider that crispy pea falafel is a breeze to make in the air fryer.
"I love using marrowfat peas instead of chickpeas for a twist on traditional falafel," Lloyd said. "These go really crispy and golden in the air fryer, too."
To make falafel, blend or mash marrowfat peas with chopped garlic, onion, and fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, and dill. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator and form it into patties before air-frying until golden.
Then serve the falafel in a toasted pita with greens and a generous dollop of tartar sauce, which you can easily make at home by combining mayonnaise with finely chopped capers, shallots, gherkins, and flat-leaf parsley.