Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/241705/Chef-Johns-Falafel/

"I'm not sure why I did that but is too late now" That's my life right there

His rhythmic tone and subtle dad-joke sarcasm give me life.

I don't know what I enjoyed more, the commentary or the falafel's lol 😅

Tried these out this weekend along with your pita bread and your tzatziki sauce. It all turned out amazing. Husband has decided to keep me after all. 😉 Thank you!

Middle Eastern approves this recipe! This is the perfect falafel recipe, it yields authentic tasting falafel.

Dear Chef John, I have tried several of your recipes including this one. You have given me confidence to try things and to be a better cook. I appreciate your videos so much. You have made my and my husband's life better. I promise to save my accumulated roasted meat juices and to shred my own cheese. thank you Jerri

I created a similar recipe when living in Costa Rica. I did everything by hand, meaning no food processor. And they came out delicious. Of course it takes more time....for instances all I had was a fork to mash the chickpeas and a serrated steak knife to chop the onions and parsley. So if you have the will, you can always, for the most part, figure out a way around modern appliances. Use your ingenuity and you will be surprised at the results. Thank you food wishes for another great video and recipe. I have become addicted to your videos and watch at least one a day.

"If you dont have a food processor, ask one of your marries friends." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I'm Syrian so is Falafel and I approve the authenticity of this recipe. Good job chef John 👌💫

I made falafel tonight, too. But I cooked them in a waffle cooker. They were... wait for it... falafel waffles!!

1 cup dry garbanzo beans ½ yellow onion, diced ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 cloves minced garlic 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon baking soda ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper oil for frying

Add sesame seeds before frying them so delicious 😋

dude. You could sell me anything. I love the enthusiasm.

"Make sure you do this step yesterday" Wait let me get into my time machine

“Damp hands make smooth balls” 😂

I love the way you explain every recipe. You make me fall in love with the recipe and cooking as well. I always have a smile on my face when i watch your videos. Thank you chef John for bringing a smile on my face and teaching me such good stuff

I love Chef John, don't you just love Chef John? Yes, we agree, we all love Chef John. News flash "A man was found dead in a vat of uncooked falafel. Police are treated it as a hummuscide."

"Damp hands. Make smooth balls." Amen.

This video was a masterpiece start to finish 😂

"im not sure why I did that but its too late now" - pretty much sums up every decision I make lol

i wouldn't be surprised if Chef John had a whole room in his home dedicated to Cayenne

I made the falafel and tahini sauce today and have 2 salient comments. Following CJ's techniques and recipe exactly, this was both easy to make and the best falafel I've ever had, and I have been to the middle east several times Kudos on Chef John for his great, interesting, and accomplished videos. My wife and dog thank you, too. Since the holiday break, I have been watching all of CJ''s vids, starting at the beginning. I'm up to July 2011 now, and learn so much. Thank you! Oh, and my balls were nice and smooth :-)

These are so delicious! I've been making them using Chef John recipe for years. I soaked my beans last night, to make today. Then realized, I had no parsley or garlic. No problem. Mint/spinach for the parsley and grandulated for the cloves. Excellent! Yumm, off to pan fry a few more... Thanks Chef John, for the best Falafel recipe ever.

" they look like little shrivelled up...", me : "hazelnuts" , him : "brains!" , me : "oh.."

I’m not gonna lie, I’ll “fel-aweful” hahaha you’re the best, chef John!

I can totally imagine him as a character in family guy

One of my all time Faves! Growing up in Brooklyn, we had the best Falafel and Middle Eastern restaurants...Yuml

" And do you need to give it a mix like this before you process it? Probably not. I'm not sure why I did that, but it's too late now" hahaha

"I guarantee one of your married friends has one" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I'll Feel-aweful Oh my goodness I was rolling

I truly appreciate all of the amazing recipes you've shared, brightens my day and gives me something delicious to look forward too. Thank you! 💛

Who doesn’t love Falafel? Great recipe ! I love Lebanese food and gastronomy, it’s the best in the world. I’m from Norway, I got the chance to visit Lebanon eight years ago, it was wonderful.... beautiful country and people.

i'll falafel :)) this is why i love chef john

"Borrow one from your married friend" lol , This was very entertaining

John, I have done the same recipe with grated zucchini along with canned chickpeas. Kept the Falafel mixture in the fridge overnight. Then form the balls and fry according to your recipe. They come out great. I served mine with a cabbage coleslaw. If you want my recipe, then I can type it in for you. Have a wonderful day.

You don’t know how happy I was to hear this was a chef John video. Love your work!

The best recipe so far... I have made it dozen of times and can't get enough of it. Thank you chef John 💖

This freezes well. I always make a big batch and add the baking soda to only what I will use the day of... I simply add the baking soda to the unthawed mix prior to cooking...In fact I prefer the mix that has been frozen, it seems to be tastier.... IMHO shallow fry method is the best way to cook these 💕 I love falafels especially when Im on a no-meat kick, I've seen vids making these with lentils which I shall try soon...Chef John your my fav cooking show, I love your puns and sense of humour thanks for your videos 🎉

Hey thanks! I just sent this to my dad as he is vegan. This is something else he can add to his list of Recipes. Your Voice is so "nice and easy" to listen to.

Who else is doing a FoodWishes-marathon today? :D

His voice takes me back to 19 50's....love it! Reminds me of my Ex New Zealand boyfriend...

Me literally every time I make falafel: “imma cook these beans, then watch this video.” 1 minute in: “son of a...”

I’ve been watching this Chef do these videos since I was in my dishwasher days years later as a chef I still enjoy them. Pun and all

0:54 if you want to do this today, make sure u do this step yesterday lol

I tend to use chickpea flour and not regular wheat flour as you suggested. They can also turn out well in an air-fryer too.

Love this guy's voice inflection. Can't wait to try this.

You voice..... i have no words. You made me watch to the end. I will be trying this in the morning.

This was my first vid of yours three days ago. I made them and used a waffle iron to make falafel waffles. So delicious with your tzatsiki recipe. Your beer bread recipe is proofing now. Thanks to you, Chef John- I’m sort of a better cook!! Wahoo!

Love your voice and enthusiasm! My childhood meal and I strongly recommend your recipe!

Thanks, Chef John. I “fried” these as patties with a little olive oil in my air fryer. YUM! 😋

love your positive up beat , non judgmental tone

Thank you chef for taking intimidating recipes and making them simple.

How very thoughtful, tasty and crispy falafel! LOL looking great John!

your voice is like a silly summers day

Those are the best looking home made falafel balls I've ever seen, and I'm sure they are amazing, making these this weekend since I'm going to soak the beans for 24hrs, I can't wait to try it ✌️

i laughed at the "just ask one of your married friends for their food processor" thing, until it actually came up in conversation, and these falafels are becoming a reality because of that one joke

I love this man. The way he talks sooo cute

I followed your recipe and I can't believe the flavor! I'm Lebanese and this is the best tasting falafel. I put that punch of cayenne and what a difference. Thank you❤

Every time I have a crave for some, I go to a local Syrian guy who makes the best tasting Falafel ever !!!! Dark green inside, smells amazing and crispy on the outside. I buy a dozen and rush home to make Tahini and Israeli salad. Great combo !!!!!!!! I LOVEEEEEEE Falafel.

I just discovered this channel and I LIVE for this voiceover! Chef John, you’re awesome. That was a funny and helpful tutorial 😊😊😊

"I'm not sure why I did that but it's too late now" HAHAHHAA I LOVE HIM

I made it just as described. I served it with pita, veggies and humus. Thanks for the recipe Food Wishes.

Oh, just made it and that came out just amazing! The crispy coat and the tender flavour inside...hmm! I confess I'm a great fan of arab food but had never made falafel, oh my! Is just delicious.

You kinda made my day with the "I'll feel awful" joke.

Didn't even know what falafel was until this video.

They looks gorgeous and I'm sure gonna taste delicious. Will try for sure!

I 💚Falafel! I tried some for the first time this past weekend, and I am glad that I did. Thank you for posting this video! 🥙🥙🥙🥙👍😉

damp hands make smooth balls

THE CRISP TEST AT THE END IS SO SATISFYING

I love this man. He is so down to earth.

I’m Chinese and have never had falafels nor related them to my own cuisine in any way. Yesterday I made some soy milk and had some soy beans pulp left over (basically soaked soy beans processed with water and squeezed until no liquid left). The way Chinese usually make use of these soy milk byproduct is to mix them with some starch/flour, cilantro, shredded carrots, then season with soy sauce, sesame oil etc, shape them into balls and deep fry. I made those soy beans pulp balls for dinner and my husband said “oh you made falafels!” Just amazing how cultures think alike.

These look amazeballs!

chef john you are a star, just cooked this recipe, put mine in a wrap amazing:-)) thank you for shareing

Perfect, I love the walk through. Your voice made my day. Thank you for sharing, blessings.

That pun at the end. I'm sold. Well done

I've never heard of this food, but now I must make it.

So happy I found this channel ^_^ Gracias, chef! You're great!

Just made this today Chef John. Made our own tzatziki and a maple tihini sauce we had left over from another recipe. It was absolutely delicious. Only thing I wish I had done was make our own pita bread. Gonna keep this recipe ready to go from now on.

Just tried for the first time. My family loves 💘 it. This is a healthy recipe. Thanks chef.

Your recipes have never failed me. Just made this recipe today and the falafel was as good as the ones I've had in the middle east growing up. 100% trust your tastebuds and cooking expertise to do right by me

The Pun Master. So amazing

I love this guy's energy.

yumy yumy, thank you for showing some of our Arab Food traditions, really appreciated

Mediterranean food is the most amazing, healthy, and delicious 😋

ive never had this. but I will try it. think ill go the pita route as that pocket looked really good. thank you thank you =)

this recipe never fails! Everyone says its the best falafels they've ever had!

Okay I know this is an old video and you're not likely to see this comment, Chef John, but these are AMAZING!! Just such an improvement over ANY falafel I've ever had before. I can't say enough how great this recipe is. This vegetarian thanks you!!!

Boss falafel with a side of dad jokes. Amazing. I tried the 'pattie' style, well worth it!

I liked the falafel patties fried in my small 6.5" Lodge cast iron pan and have half pita bread stuffed in it. Best vegan sandwich ever !!!

What can I say! AMAZING - WOW! I have so far miserably failed at making falafel but this recipe .... great from the start attempt. Thank you so much, Chef! Delicious falafel, and not even deep fried. 100 out of 10 :)

YOU ARE THE BEST CHEF IN THIS WHOLE WORLD

You know" chi chi" means boobs in spanish (in Nicaragua) , so I giggled when he said "chi chi beans" lol

Chef John, another awesome recipe and hilarious commentary! Love me some feel-awful.

I just tried this recipe today and they were just perfect 🔥!

Making these today I’m so excited!!!😆.. Thank You

call me canadian, but i'll take a puck over a ball. better crunch ratio.

great video, very precise. you can swap the flour for some thinly grated potato, or even mashed potato. works every time and makes it gluten free.

I was looking for a falafel recipe and then I fell in love with this channel. hahaha! I love the humor!🤣🤣🤣

Thank you John. I’m going to try this one tomorrow morning. Soaking my garbanzo beans now.