These golden-crisp onion fritters are jam-packed with flavors from green chilies, red Kashmiri chili, garlic, carom seeds, turmeric, and of course onions! Serve this epic dish as a snack with green chutney or ketchup or serve it alongside your favorite Indian meal. Onion Bhajis are naturally Gluten-Free and Vegan, a wonderful bite to be enjoyed by all! Traditionally pakoras are deep-fried in hot oil. In order to enjoy one of my favorite foods more often, I had to find a way to lighten it up. I’m thrilled with my Air Fryer Onion Pakodas–they have all the essential flavor and crunch without drowning in oil similar to my other recipes like the Kale Pakoras, KurKuri Bhindi, and Zucchini Chips. They’re extremely easy to make and Air Fry in a matter of minutes. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry Onion bhajis are enjoyed hot, fresh, and shatteringly crisp. The besan flour adds body, while rice flour ensures the pakoras are light and crispy. This flour combo is from my mom’s recipe and they come out perfectly every time in the Air Fryer.
Tips and Substitutions
Make sure to thinly slice the onions and massage them well to release some of the moisture Rice flour adds a crispy texture but if you do not have it add half a teaspoon of baking powder instead These pakoras are medium spicy but you can add more or less of the chili to your taste Don’t have an air fryer? Check out the recipe notes for oven and stovetop instructions
Did you enjoy this modern take on the classic Indian dish? Here are some more vegetarian Air Fryer recipes that you will love: Pakodas also known as “Bhajiya” in Hindi or “Bhajji” in Southern India are legendary street cart offerings, a deep-fried grab-and-go classic. When they’re not picked up at a cart, they are being served at home, as a satisfying tea-time snack before supper. These onion fritters are often also made to accompany the special festive Puran Poli Meal, served along with fried papad, Batata Bhaji, Steamed rice, and Aamti (a spicy lentil-based curry). While Onion Pakodas are enjoyed throughout India, this recipe is from Western India, the state of Maharashtra where I grew up. As I mentioned, my mom’s addition of rice flour to the besan is key to keeping the fritters light and crispy. Serve as part of an Indian meal alongside Batata Bhaji, Puri, and Shrikhand or as a traditional Maharashtrian Puran Poli Thali.
Storing
Onion Pakodas are best served immediately. You can also make them ahead and reheat them in the air fryer. To reheat simply pop them back in the fryer basket and air fry for 2 to 3 minutes at 350 F.
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