• To make the flax egg, combine 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds with 3 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Cook the bulgur with 1 cup of water over medium heat. Cover and simmer it for 10-15 minutes until the water is absorbed. After it cooks, drain it in a small mesh strainer and press the bulgur with the back of a spoon to get it as dry as possible.
• Preheat the oven to 400 F. (200 C.). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Place the black beans in a large mixing bowl. Mash the beans with a fork or potato masher. For a smoother consistency, you can pulse them in a food processor.
• Mix in the soy sauce, cooked bulgur, flax egg, garlic, breadcrumbs, and spices. Knead the kofta mixture with your hands so it is sticky and holds together when you form a ball.
• Turn the mixture onto a cutting board and divide it into six pieces. Form bars or cylinders that are about ¾ of an inch thick. Split each piece in half so that you end up with 12. Alternatively, you can make kofta balls (18-24).
• In a medium bowl, add the black beans. Mash the bean with a fork or masher. For a smoother consistency, you can pulse them in a food processor.
• Place each kofta on the baking tray, separated into a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes, flip them over, and bake for another 10 minutes.

How to Air Fry Kofta

• Preheat the air fryer to 375 F. Add the kofta separated, in a single layer, in the air fryer basket. Cook for a total of 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.