This Air Fryer Veg Pakora recipe is full proof. Each piece turns out perfectly crispy, crunchy, and delicious but minus all that excess oil. It’s a quick, easy, and mess-free recipe that lets you eat your favorite veg fritters guilt-free.
The day I discovered how to make pakoras in the air fryer, my life truly changed. I now make these at least once a week and eat a big plateful without a single ounce of guilt! And once you make your veg pakoras this way in the air fryer, I promise you’re gonna be doing the same.
Onion and potato fritters is something everyone loves, but often avoids eating because of the high amounts of oil. But thanks to our trusty air fryer, making veg pakoras at home feels sooo easy and healthy. This aloo and pyaz pakora recipe calls for just a few ingredients and 20 minutes for the most guilt-free pakora and chai experience of your life. So let’s find out how to make pakoras in the air fryer…
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Air Fryer Veg Pakora Ingredients
Besan: aka chickpea flour or gram flour forms the base of the batter for the pakoras. It adds a nutty flavor
Rice flour: just a little bit makes the pakoras extra airy and crispy
Veggies: I have used potatoes cut in thin strips and finely sliced onions
Spices: basic Indian spices like red chilli powder and coriander powder along with hing (asafoetida) and curry leaves for flavor,warmth, and aroma
Kasuri methi: for a hint of smokiness. A little goes a long way
Ginger garlic paste: for flavor
Green chillies: for some heat. Feel free to adjust the amount to suit your tolerance
Baking soda: just a pinch to help aerate the batter and make the pakoras extra crispy. This is optional but highly recommended for the crispiest pakoras ever
Coriander leaves: finely chopped for a dash of freshness
Water: to adjust the consistency of the batter and bring everything together
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes absolutely! Preheat your oven to 200℃ and bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. You can check out my oven-baked onion fritters (kanda bhaji) recipe for fool-proof oven instructions.
Add a little rice flour to the batter and make sure the batter is thick and not runny. Then air fry the pakoras at 180°C. If the temperature is lower, these veg pakoras tend to turn out dry and hard instead of crispy and crunchy.
Richa’s Top Tips
- Make sure the batter is thick and not runny. Runny batter will spread in the air fryer basket creating a mess and won’t give you crispy, even results
- Always add a little rice flour to the batter for extra crispy pakoras. Believe me, this one’s a game changer
- Don’t skip soaking the potatoes first. This helps get rid of any excess starch, plus prevents discoloration and delivers crunchy results
- Air fryer the pakoras in batches in a single layer with enough space in between. Overcrowded air fryer baskets tend to yield soggy pakoras
- The exact air frying timings may differ slightly depending on your air fryer. You may need to experiment a little bit to figure out the best timings for your air fryer
Storage Tips
- Fridge: These air fryer aloo pyaz pakoras are best served fresh for maximum crispiness. However, you can store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: To reheat, simply pop in the airfryer at 180°C for about 2 to 3 minutes to bring back some of the crispiness.
- Freeze: I would not recommend freezing these as they tend to lose their structure on thawing.
Serving Ideas
With dips: Serve it as a snack with a dip of your choice. These air fryer veg pakoras taste so good with tomato ketchup, mint and coriander chutney, or even some mayo. Add in a cup of hot masala tea for the ultimate Mumbai-style 5-pm snack experience.
These aloo pyaz pakora recipe in the air fryer is such a cool way to include more of your favorite things into your diet but in a healthier and sustainable way. No deep frying, no extra oil, no mess, just pure goodness and flavor.
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Watch Air Fryer Veg Pakora Recipe Video
Air Fryer Veg Pakora
Equipment
Ingredients
- 240 gms potatoes approx. 2 cut into thin strips approx. 2mm wide, 1 cup
- 140 gms onions approx. 2, finely sliced, ½ cup
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- 10 curry leaves finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped coriander leaves
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon coriander powder
- ¼ teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 pinch asafoetida hing
- 1 teaspoon kasuri methi
- 3 tablespoons besan gram flour
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 1 pinch baking soda
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
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Soak potato strips in water for 5 minutes, rinse 3 times and drain the water and press with kitchen towel to remove dripping water, if any. add to a bowl.240 gms potatoes approx. 2
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Add all the ingredients except water and give a good mix. Sprinkle water and mix well. The pakoda mix should not be too watery but just be wet so you can form a round-ish shape with them. This amount of water is good for the consistency that you need for this quantity of mix.140 gms onions, 2 green chillies, 10 curry leaves, 2 teaspoons finely chopped coriander leaves, ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder, ¼ teaspoon coriander powder, ¼ teaspoon ginger garlic paste, 1 pinch asafoetida, 1 teaspoon kasuri methi, 3 tablespoons besan, 1 tablespoon rice flour, 1 pinch baking soda, 2 tablespoons water
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Preheat the airfryer to 180C and brush the basket with oil. Form large lemon sized round pakodas & place on airfryer basket. Keep some gap between each so they get fried evenly.
Video
Notes
- After cutting potatoes, keep them soaked in water to avoid them getting brown.
Nutrition
This article was researched and written by Urvi Dalal.
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