In order to cope up with tough times, people often turn to their kitchen and start donning a chef’s hat. We all have witnessed and done the same during the covid lockdown, which turned amateurs into cooking enthusiasts. This has led to an increase in the sale of new and exciting kitchen equipment, and one such device is Air Fryer. This device helps in recreating your favorite street and junk food into a healthier variant of itself. Today, we will be covering some of the best air fryer recipes Indian and vegetarian with little to no oil and easy to make.
Air Fryer Recipes Indian
1. Air Fryer Pizza
Here are the ingredients you’ll be needing for the recipes:
i. 2 packages of pizza dough
ii. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
iii. 1/3 cups crushed tomatoes
iv. 1 clove minced garlic
v. 1/2 tablespoon oregano
vi. Salt
vii. Freshly ground black pepper
viii. 1/2 mozzarella ball
ix. Basil leaves
Here are the steps which you need to follow for its preparation:
i. Flatten two balls of dough roughly a little smaller than the size of the air fryer. Brush both the dough balls with olive oil and place one of them on the basket of the air fryer with the side of the oil upwards.
ii. Stir and mix crushed tomatoes, oregano, and garlic and season it with salt and pepper. Spoon half of this mixture on the rolled out dough and spread it evenly.
iii. Add half of the mozzarella slices to the pizza. Air fry it at 400° for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese melts.
iv. Remove first and garnish with basil leaves. Cook the other one and serve.
v. It’ll take only 10-12 minutes to prepare and to cook it properly.
2. Air Fryer Samosas – Air Fryer Recipes Indian Vegetarian
Here are the ingredients you’d require for this recipe:
i. A cup of flour
ii. Salt
iii. Oil
iv. Potatoes
v. Peas
Here are the steps which you need to follow for its preparation:
1. Prepare the filling by putting oil in a pan and then fry all the ingredients like potatoes, peas and cook them properly.
2. You are required to make the traditional samosas by filling it up with the filling.
3. Put the samosas in the air fryer and bake them for 12-15 minutes at 400°.
4. Serve it with ketchup.
5. Total time required for the preparation and cooking would take about one and a half-hour.
3. Twice Baked Potatoes – Air Fryer Recipes Indian Veg
Here are all the required ingredients:
i. 6 large potatoes
ii. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin oil
iii. Salt
iv. 1/2 cup butter
v. 1/2 cup milk and sour cream
vi. 1 1/2 cup cheddar
vii. 2 green onions
viii. Freshly ground black pepper
Here are the steps which you need to follow for its preparation:
1. Dry the potatoes and poke them with a fork, then rub it with oil and sprinkle salt. Cook it for 400° for 40 minutes.
2. Cut it lengthwise and then cut a thin layer from each potato.
3. In a bowl, along with the potatoes, add milk, butter, and sour cream and smash it until the butter melts. Add a cup of cheese, green onions and stir until it mixes.
4. Fill the baked potatoes with the baked mixture. Top with 1/2 a cup of cheddar. Cook at 400° for 5 minutes. Garnish with more green onions and serve it.
5. It’ll take a total of 2 hours, while the preparation time is just 10 mins.
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4. Air Fryer Brownies
Here are the ingredients you require:
i. 1/2 cup granulated sugar
ii. 1/3rd cup of cocoa powder
iii. 1/4th cup of all-purpose flour
iv. 1/4th tablespoon of baking powder
v. A pinch of salt
vi. 1/4tg cup of butter
vii. 1 large egg
Here are the steps you need to follow for its preparation:
1. Grease a round cake pan of 6 inches with a cooking pan. In a bowl, combine cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Whish melted butter and egg in a small bowl until it combines.
3. Transfer this brownie batter to a prepared cake pan. Cook it in the air fryer at 350°C for 15-18 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing it off.
5. Cauliflower Pakode – Air Fryer Recipes Indian Snacks
Here are the ingredients you’d require for this recipe:
i. 4 cup steamed cauliflower florets
ii. 1 lightly beaten large egg
iii. 1 cup shredded cheddar
iv. 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
v. 2/3rd cup panko breadcrumbs
vi. 2 tablespoon freshly chopped chives
vii. Kosher salt
viii. Freshly ground black pepper
ix. 1/2 cup ketchup
x. 2 tablespoons Sriracha/Hot Sauce
Here are the steps which you need to follow for its preparation:
1. Use a food processor to pulse steamed cauliflower until it gets riced. Drain its water by keeping it on a clean towel and squeezing.
2. Put egg, cheddar, parmesan, panko, and chives in a bowl along with the cauliflower and mix it properly. Add salt and pepper for taste.
3. Spoon a tablespoon of mixture and roll it into a tater-tot/pakora shape with hands.
4. Place in the air fryer and cook at 375° until it turns golden.
5. Combine ketchup with hot sauce, and after mixing it well, serve it with the tots.
The total time required would be half an hour.
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So, these are a few of the most delicious air fryer recipes Indian and vegetarian, which are a lot healthier because of less oil content. These are also a lot tastier and delicious, in comparison to other healthy snack recipes.