Onion Pakodas
Tasty and EASY Onion Pakodas cooked with a fraction of oil in the Air Fryer. Check out the notes for oven and stovetop instrcutions
Ingredients :
- 1 large red onion
- ½ cup cilantro
- ¼ cup gram flour besan
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- ½ teaspoon green chili minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon carom seeds
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon oil heated
- oil spray
Directions :
- Cut the onion in half and peel the skin and outer thin layer off. Then thinly slice each half of the onion.
- In a medium bowl add onion, cilantro and salt. Massage with your hands or using a silicone spatula to help release the moisture. Add gram flour, rice flour, green chili, garlic, red chili powder, turmeric, and carom seeds. Mix well to form a thick mixture. Add hot oil and give a quick mix.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Divide the mix into 9 equal parts and then pick up each part and press down with your fingers to form a small patty (about ½ inch thick and 2-½ inches wide).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the Pakodas in the air fryer basket keeping some space between each one for airflow.
- Air fry at 350 F for 10 mins. Open the air fryer and lightly spray oil on top and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until they become golden brown with crispy edges. Enjoy hot with green chutney or ketchup.
