Game day is right around the corner. I am not a huge sports fan…however, I absolutely enjoy the Super Bowl parties for all the fun, food, and socializing. Trivia question…what would be the best Indian food to add to your Super Bowl party? I must say it will be hard to beat this one….POTATO FRITTER SLIDERS or our very own and humble Vada Pav. It is the most popular street food in Mumbai and has got a makeover to make its grand appearance at the Superbowl party. It is also Vegan and can be made Gluten-free; it is great for any dietary considerations. I recently shared the Vada Pav recipe and thought that it is literally one of the most loved foods for Indian parties. Well, potato, fried, lots of chutneys. What’s not to love?? 🙂 As I was thinking of what sliders to make for the Superbowl party, it struck me that I could re-purpose the Vada pav for it. So here it is….Potato Fritter Sliders! Let me explain what this includes – It is a spiced mashed potato filling coated with chickpea flour batter and fried, then sandwiched in between a mini-burger bun or dinner roll, along with sweet and spicy sauces (or chutney). I use 3 different chutneys or sauces in this – Tamarind & Date, Mint Cilantro and Spicy Chili Garlic chutney.
How to make Potato Sliders in the Air Fryer?
I know you don’t mind fried food on game day at all. However, I find these fritters easier to make in the Air Fryer. I don’t like the thought of having to heat a whole large pan of oil, which spreads the smell in the whole house. The main part of this slider is the Mashed Potato Fritter. It is made with mashed potatoes combined with mustard seeds, lots of ginger, garlic, green chili (optional), and ground turmeric. These are made into balls (similar to meatballs) and coated in a chickpea flour batter. Then, it is air-fried to make a wonderful potato fritter patty. I am using Indian Chutneys with these Sliders, but hey…you don’t really have to. Think Chipotle Mayo, Avocado Salsa, or a Pesto Mayo spread! Any of these could work 🙂 You can also add cheese, lettuce, a slice of onion, or tomato if you like. I found perfect-sized dinner rolls at the local Target store. Any slider bun or mini-burger bun would work for this. You can toast or grill the buns with some butter, spread the tamarind and Mint chutneys, and sprinkle some chili garlic chutney powder. Now, place the top of the dinner rolls on the fritter. Viola…The Potato Fritter Slider is ready! If you want to see a video of how to make the Potato Fritters in the Air Fryer. Check this out – Check out other popular vegetarian appetizers –
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