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So you guys, do we still like all things buffalo sauce??
I mean, I know I still do, but I sort of feel like the whole “buffalo everything” trend has faded. Is this true? Is hot Buffalo Sauce, well… not so hot??
My family is still hard-core buffalo sauce people. I say buffalo sauce because we really do not even need the chicken, we just need the sauce. For us, it’s all about the sauce. Put it on fries, put it on quinoa…twice…third time’s a charm, toss it with shrimp, corn chowder, make a BLT with it, Thanksgiving stuffing? Sure why not. Make a salad, mushrooms + blue cheese guac, buffalo chicken poppers and even some buffalo fried goat cheese.
Whoa. I didn’t even realize I had that many buffalo recipes. Promise that I will not bombard you with many more… for a least the next month or so. After that all bets are off.
With today being the start of Monday Night Football I thought these Buffalo Falafel Pitas would be kind of perfect.
See, this is how I do guy food the “girly” way. And you guys, don’t tell my oldest brother Creighton (yes, the one who was home for a while after he broke his neck but is now back at work in Cleveland), but I totally got all of my remaining brothers to eat this falafel. I told them they were buffalo chicken balls and they believed me… until they bit into them and realized they were minus the chicken. BUT by some miracle, they didn’t ask what exactly they were. They just liked the taste and at that point, that was all that mattered. SCORE!!
FYI, if Creighton IS reading this, you should know he is probably dying and in horror that my brothers ate beans instead of chicken… willingly. He is also probably texting us all (meaning me, my immediate family AND my cousins and uncle) in our Group Me app.
This also means, that my whole family is probably getting a laugh. Well, except my brothers who ate the falafel. Yeah, they are probably scrubbing their tongues right now to rid themselves of the “health food”.
Anyway, this is totally guy food turned chick food, BUT – it’s still completely guy food. Meaning it’s perfect for everyone.
The first time I cooked this meal, I fried the falafel because it was my first time making falafel and I really wanted us all to like it. We did, actually, my dad is now calling this his favorite meal, but he really loves anything with buffalo sauce. The second time I made these, I baked the falafel and they still turned out awesome. Not gonna lie though, the fried falafel was just a tad better. Fried pretty much always wins, but I totally get it if you do not want to go to the trouble or want to make this healthier. The baked falafel are still delicious!
And the fries. Oh my gosh, the fries are addicting.
If you despise blue cheese (it’s my favorite), swap sharp shredded cheddar. Either way, you will love these fries. I used a mix of sweet potatoes and regular potatoes, but use whatever your prefer.
Also, the tzatziki ranch, it’s not a must, but it just finishes everything off.
If you ask me, you can’t leave a good pita hanging without a little tzatziki. Total freak.
But hey, I just like good food.
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And clearly this is good food. Seriously guys.
I love this twist on falafel, killer flavors!
Thanks Laura! 🙂
I just tried falafel for the first this last week from Whole Foods hot bar. Instantly fell in love. I didn’t even know what was in it but it tasted super. Now I know what’s in it and how to make it. Thanks 🙂
Thanks Katya! Hope you had a great monday!
Yes please! This looks so good Tieghan! I sent you a message on Instagram about your summer curry dish with coconut rice – in the recipe you state to add the coconut milk in with the rice, but then don’t mention how much to add into the actually chicken curry dish – just wondering!
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/simple-summertime-basil-chicken-curry-coconut-ginger-lime-rice/
Oops! So sorry I will fix that now and sorry I did not see your instagram message too!
Im straight from Buffalo and this looks awesome! How can you argue about anything with Franks. And by the way your recipe is spot on for the sauce. Just how its made at Frank and Teresas Anchor Bar the birth of the chicken wing.
Really?!? THANK YOU! That pretty much made my day! 🙂
I love falafel! This is definitely an amazing way to kick it up a notch!
Thank you so much!
My family still buffalo sauces everything. All my brothers would eat growing up was buffalo chicken tenders. Love this dish!
This is so creative! I love falafels, and my man friend loves buffalo sauce. I’ll need to try this! Jaw-dropping photos as always, of course 🙂
Awe! Thanks Katie!! Hope you had a great Monday…or as good as monday can get that is!
Buffalo falafel?! SO AWESOME!
Why thank you! 🙂
your food always looks simply scrumptious and I believe I would try every recipe I’ve seen so far. Yum!
These are so great! Frank’s buffalo sauce is the only buffalo sauce in our house. We love it. I just tried falafel for the first time and was really impressed. Can’t wait to make these.
I am pretty sure you have sold your soul to the flavor gods because everything recipe we try if yours is freaking amazing! Loved this so much.
Hey Lauren,
Awesome! I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it. Have the best week! xTieghan
Love this Buffalo Falafel, With Fries on it, i think taste even more good 🙂
I’m not a huge fan if falafel but these look fabulous!! I may have to change my mind. Pinned
Falafels are my favorite..luy them.. but with that buffalo sauce I think I can now convince my husband to eat them…and those fries so good.
These look amazing! Do you have a recieps for your own pitta?
Thank Andy!! Here is the link to my pita bread recipe. I make it all the time!!
Pita Recipe:
I love buffalo sauce! This is such a great twist to a falafel!