Description
Crispy, oil-free Indian onion fritters made with gram flour, spices, and air fried to perfection. Squeeze onions for a dense batter that delivers authentic crunch with minimal effort. Ready in 24 minutes for a quick, healthy snack option.
Ingredients
Red onions 2 cups (thinly sliced)
Green chilies 2 (finely diced)
Ginger (grated or paste) 1 teaspoon
Cilantro (finely chopped) 2 tablespoons
Gram flour (besan) 1 cup
Rice flour 2 tablespoons
Kashmiri red chili powder 1 teaspoon
Ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon
Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon
Asafoetida (hing) 1/4 teaspoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Oil (plus for spraying) 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
Thinly slice red onions, squeeze to remove excess moisture
Combine onions with green chilies, ginger, cilantro, gram flour, rice flour, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, carom seeds, asafoetida, salt, and oil into a dough-like mixture
Toss pakora batter in small portions
Place in air fryer basket, lightly spray with oil
Air fry for 8 minutes, flip each piece
Air fry for another 5 minutes until golden and crispy
Serve warm with mango chutney or tamarind sauce
Notes
Use a paper towel-lined colander to squeeze onions effectively
Adjust green chilies to taste; use serrano or jalapeño for milder heat
Kashmiri chili powder can be substituted with paprika for less spice
Spray basket every 5 minutes for maximum crispiness
Best enjoyed immediately after cooking
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 14
- Category: snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pakora
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg