Freezing Falafel
Freezing falafel works without any problems. Even though the crispy chickpea balls are usually eaten straight away, sometimes there are a few left over. Or do you want to prepare falafel in advance and then take them straight out of the freezer when you need them? No problem, there are just a few things to bear in mind.
Can you freeze falafel?
The answer is yes! You can freeze falafel and store it in the freezer for another time. I have a good trick on how you can freeze the falafel so that they are well stowed away without freezing together in the freezer.
In just 3 steps: How to freeze falafel correctly
- Leave the falafel to cool: Before you freeze the falafel, they should be completely cooled down. Otherwise, unwanted ice crystals could form on them due to the evaporation of water.
- Pre-freeze the falafel: Before they finally disappear into the cold, you should place the falafel next to each other on a large plate at a very slight distance from each other and then place the plate in the freezer for approx. 1 hour. You should do this “pre-freezing” so that the falafel don’t stick together later in the freezer bag and you can take them out in portions when needed.
- Freeze the falafel: After the hour of pre-freezing, the falafel are hard and can be frozen in a freezer bag or a freshness box for up to 6 months. You can then remove them individually as required.
You don’t necessarily have to defrost frozen falafel. They can be transferred straight from the freezer to the deep fryer, preheated oven or hot air fryer. This way, they retain their crispy texture and delicious aroma.
If you’re really hungry for falafel now, try my beet falafel or the Egyptian version, or make yourself a delicious bowl.
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