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Air Fryer Besan Pakoda Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 115
 Crispy, golden besan pakoda made in the air fryer with minimal oil and no deep frying. Ready in 30 minutes and packed with spiced onion flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons 30 g besan (gram flour)
  • 3 medium onions (thinly sliced)
  • 3 green chilies (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
  • ⅛ teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
  • ⅛ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Black pepper powder (to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Oil (for brushing)

Instructions 

  • Peel, wash, and thinly slice the onions. Finely chop the green chilies and coriander leaves.
  • Add the sliced onions, green chilies, and coriander leaves to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the besan, paprika, kasuri methi, ajwain, cumin powder, turmeric, black pepper, and salt. Mix until the besan and spices coat the onions evenly.
  • Keep mixing gently for a couple of minutes. The onions will release moisture and help the besan bind. Add water a few drops at a time only if the mixture still looks dry. Keep the mixture thick.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (360°F) for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Take a small portion of the mixture, press lightly, and shape into a rough round. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  • Place the pakodas in the air fryer basket with space between each one.
  • Lightly brush the tops with oil.
  • Air fry at 180°C (360°F) for 15 minutes. Flip halfway through and brush the other side with oil.
  • When the top layer turns a deep golden brown, they are ready. Remove and serve hot.

Notes

  • Let the onion and besan mixture sit for a minute or two before adding any water. Onions release their own moisture and may be enough to bind the batter on their own.
  • Keep the batter thick. It should hold its shape when pressed. If it’s too loose, add a pinch more besan.
  • Don’t overcrowd the basket. Gaps between pakodas let hot air circulate and keep the surface crispy.
  • Always flip at the halfway mark so both sides color evenly.
  • Preheat the air fryer before loading. A cold basket leads to steaming instead of crisping.
Author: Shoaib
Calories: 115kcal
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian, pakistani
Keyword: air fryer besan pakoda, air fryer pakoda, besan onion fritters, besan pakoda in air fryer, onion pakoda air fryer, tea time snacks air fryer

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal