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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
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 ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon oil heated
- Oil 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 Instructions:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400 F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Spray generously with oil, flipping halfway through.
- Stove Top Instructions:
- You can also deep fry these pakodas. Heat oil in a small wok or frying pan. Add the batter by spoonfuls. No need to shape them flat. Fry on medium heat until the Pakodas are golden brown with crispy edges.
Nutrition Information
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
801mg
(33%)
Potassium
175mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
383IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
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.