Walnut Feta Falafel Fritters

AlSometimes, the best things happen when plans go sideways. Like these Walnut Feta Falafel Fritters—born from the noble attempt to make perfectly round falafel and the subsequent act of smashing failures with a spatula. Who knew that a little kitchen frustration could lead to crispy, golden bites of pure joy?

These fritters keep the traditional chickpeas but add a few delicious twists. Green peas bring a pop of sweetness, feta adds tangy richness, jalapeño adds a kick, mint keeps things fresh, and crushed walnuts bring a nutty crunch. Toss everything into a food processor with an egg, give it a whirl, and voilà—falafel batter ready for fritter-frying greatness. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. for extra flavor, toast the walnuts before adding them to the recipe. Additionally, the falafel batter balls are rolled in crushed walnuts before frying.

Make a dipping sauce:

While these beauties taste fantastic straight from the pan, let’s take things up a notch. Enter: the perfect dipping sauce for these Walnut Feta Falafel Fritters. Greek yogurt gets cozy with chopped preserved lemon or lime (your preference) and fresh mint. Then season the dip with kosher salt and a crack of black pepper. Creamy, zesty, herby—absolute bliss. If you really want to impress, swap regular salt for lemon-flavored or mint-flavored salt. Oomph level: maximum.

Feeling adventurous? Go wild with other mix-ins for your yogurt dip to serve with these Walnut Feta Falafel Fritters . Try a drizzle of honey for a sweet-savory contrast. Toss in some sumac for a citrusy zing. A sprinkle of Aleppo pepper brings a gentle heat, while a dollop of tahini makes things extra luscious. Feeling bold? A handful of finely chopped pistachios or pomegranate arils add crunch and a touch of sweetness.

Serve these Walnut Feta Falafel Fritters with warm pita, tuck them into a wrap, or just eat them over the sink like the snack-loving rebel you are. No judgment here—only crispy, golden, flavor-packed perfection. Accidents never tasted so good!

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Walnut Feta Falafel Fritters

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Keyword falafel fritters, falafel recipe, vegetarian recipes, walnut falafel, walnut feta falafel

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

Dip:

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped preserved lemon or lime
• Splash preserved lemon or lime juice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Pinch sugar

Falafel Fritters

• 1 can chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• 1/3 cup peas
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup finely chopped raw walnuts divided
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

Dip:

1. Mix the yogurt with the remaining mint, preserved lemon or lime, and juice.
2. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Set aside.

Falafel Fritters:

1. Drain the chickpeas.
2. Use your fingers to pull off the translucent skins and discard them.
3. Remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño. Mince the flesh.
4. Purée 2 tablespoons of the mint, chickpeas, jalapeño, peas, feta, egg, and /4 cup walnuts
5. Season with salt and pepper
6. Form the mixture into balls.
7. Pour the walnuts onto a flat place.
8. Roll the balls in it so that they are covered all around.
9. Please a layer of paper towels next to the stove, safely away from an open flame.
10. Heat the oil in a large skillet.
11. Add the falafel to the pan. Use a spatula to press them into pancake shapes.
12. Fry on both sides.
13. Transfer to the paper towels to drain.
14. Arrange on a plate and serve immediately with the dip

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