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Crispy Air Fryer Pakoras

5 from 1 vote
With this air fryer pakora recipe, you get all the crispiness minus the deep frying, making it a healthier and hassle-free alternative.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16 pakoras
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 150g (2 medium) red onion
  • 60g (½ cup) besan (gram flour)
  • 18g (2 Tbsp) rice flour
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp roasted and crushed coriander seeds (or coriander powder)
  • ½ tsp garam masala powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • a handful of fresh coriander (chopped, optional)
  • 1-2 green chilies (thinly sliced, optional)
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 2-3 Tbsp water
  • 1-2 Tbsp oil for brushing

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Slice the onions lenghtwise and separate the strands.
  2. Add the besan, rice flour, spices, baking powder and salt into a bowl and mix. Add the onion (along with coriander and green chilies,if using) and coat the strands with the dry mixture.
  3. Add the oil and mix again to coat the onion. Gradually add water just enough to make a thick batter that sticks to the onion.
  4. Prepare your air fryer tray by lining it with a parchment paper and brushing it with oil. Place the pakoras lightly on the tray at a distance from each other.
  5. Air fry at 180℃ (350℉) for 5 minutes, then brush them with some oil on top and air fry for another 5 minutes at 180℃ (350℉). Flip and brush again lightly with some oil then air fry at 200℃ (400℉) for 5 minutes. Place the pakoras on a wire rack to keep them crispy if you're not consuming them right away.

Notes

If you don't have an air fryer you can bake the pakoras. Find the recipe of baked pakoras here.