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Onion Pakodas
Onion Pakodas are savory Indian fritters made from thinly sliced red onion mixed with gram and rice flours, spices, and herbs, formed into small patties and cooked until crisp. This version uses an air fryer to achieve golden, crispy edges with less oil, preserving the moist seasoning inside.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories:
96 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
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 Turmeric ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon neutral cooking oil heated, generic cooking oil
- cooking spray
Instructions
- 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.
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Notes
- Oven baking instructions: Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway and spraying with oil for even crispness.
- For traditional texture, deep fry pakodas in hot oil without flattening batter; fry until golden and crisp on edges.
Nutrition Information
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Sodium
801mg
(33%)
Potassium
175mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
383IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 801mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 383IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.