Falafel
Air-Fryer Falafel Patties
Air FryermediumCleanup score 2 of 5
Salt and spices
Cayenne: what it is, how to pick and store it
Ground hot red chiles: plenty of heat with little other flavor.
How to pick it
Add a pinch, taste, then add more. Hot paprika or red pepper flakes can stand in.
How to store it
Keep it in a closed jar away from heat, steam and light (not above the stove). Ground spices fade with time: if it smells faint, it will taste faint, so use a little more or replace it.
Out of cayenne? What to use instead
- Red pepper flakes: The same amount, crushed fine. Slightly milder, with visible flakes.
- Hot sauce: A few dashes for each pinch. Adds vinegar and a little liquid.
- Chipotle powder or hot paprika: The same amount. Chipotle is smoky; hot paprika is milder and fruitier.
Cayenne: cups to grams
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 85 g |
| ½ cup | 42 g |
| ⅓ cup | 28 g |
| ¼ cup | 21 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 5.3 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 1.8 g |
Weights from USDA FoodData Central. Cayenne pepper: converter and grams to cups
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Falafel
Crispy Pan-Fried Falafel with Tahini Sauce
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Pick and store tips are in our own words. Storage times and safe temperatures are only shown where a U.S. government source gives them, named on each line; for anything not listed here, see USDA's FoodKeeper app.