1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. Place onion, green bell pepper, egg, garlic, taco seasoning, baking powder, peanut oil, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth. 3. Pour pinto beans into mixture and pulse until pinto beans are chopped and integrated, but not smooth. 4. Transfer bean mixture to a large bowl; stir hot sauce into mixture. 5. Stir enough bread crumbs into mixture to form a dough that holds together, but isn't sticky. 6. Form dough into quarter-sized balls. 7. Deep-fry in hot oil until falafel are deep brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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