Air Fryer Onion Pakoda | Healthy No Fry Onion Pakoda

Onion Pakoda are onion fritters made with onion, gram flour (besan) and spices and are a very popular Indian snack. They are traditionally deep fried but this air fryer version of onion pakoda turns out just as good! These are crunchy, so flavorful and make a delightful snack with a cup of chai!
-1 large red onion sliced, around 250 grams
- 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 cup besan, 60 grams
- 1 tablespoon rice flour, 12 grams
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 to 2 green chili, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ajwain carom seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- pinch garam masala
- 1 teaspoon oil (5 ml), I used avocado oil
- water around 4 tablespoons, as needed
Method
Take 1 large red onion (around 250 grams) and slice into thin slices. They don't need to be super thin but they shouldn't be thick. Transfer the slices into a large bowl and separate them while doing so.
Add 3/4 teaspoon of salt and using your hand massage the onion slices. Don't smash them whole doing so, just massage gently for 2 minutes. This helps in releasing moisture from the onions.
Cover the bowl with a plate and let it sit for 10 minutes for the onions to release moisture. While the onions are resting, heat a pan on medium heat. Then add 1/2 cup besan to it and dry roast the besan for around 4 minutes until it's fragrant. You want to get rid of that raw smell and taste of besan. Remove pan from heat and transfer besan to another plate. This step is optional and you can use besan straightaway but I recommend roasting the besan for better flavor.
After 10 minutes, remove the plate. The onions would have released moisture by now. To the bowl now add the roasted besan along with- 1 tablespoon rice flour, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro,1 to 2 chopped green chili, 1/4 teaspoon ajwain, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder and pinch garam masala.
Also, add 1 teaspoon oil. I have used avocado oil here, you can use any oil of choice. This helps in keeping pakoda soft from the inside.
Start adding water little by little so that all the onion slices get well coated with the spices and seasonings.
You don't want a thin batter, it should be thick. You can need anywhere around 3 to 5 tablespoons water (start with 3 and then add more as needed).
Pre-heat your air fryer according to manufacturer's instructions. Then spray with a non-stick spray so that the pakodas don't stick to the plate.
Hold some of the batter in your hands and then drop on the air fryer plate.
You can make bigger or smaller pakodas. You would get around 7 to 8 big pakodas from this batter, more if you make these smaller. You may spray them with oil spray at this point (optional). Air fry at 340 F degrees for 10 minutes.
Then open the air fryer, spray the pakodas with oil spray again. You must spray with oil at this point. Now, air fry at 400 F degrees for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Serve them hot with chutney!
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[@mishahathiramani5178]

These are excellent. Just tried them and they are indeed perfectly crispy! Thank you

[@neenachawla3828]

Awesome, going to try this definitely.🎉

[@shinybee2603]

Thank you for this healthy recipe... looking for more such ones

[@RyanThomas76]

this looks amazing! Will definitely try. Thank you for sharing

[@no_one161]

Made them just now wowwww!! Thank u so much.. first time my pakodas are amazing!! Air fryer works wonders

[@SamSam77771]

Hi Manali - I am from Pakistan, and this one recipe has instantly made me your fan. Will definitely try this today. Thanks for sharing and please do upload more such awesome and easy recipes. On top of that - you explain and also give the entire recipe in simple English and method below. WOW!

[@vidyashreenagaraju9663]

Thank you. I am surprised by how tasty it is.

[@raziakhalifa3440]

Wow looks delicious I must try thanks

[@raziakhan3605]

Thank you dear for this yummy recipe for Air frier. Loved it.❤

[@Mythili1000]

Tried this and it came out very well ..thank you for the recipe !!

[@raziakhan3605]

Excellent recipe for Airfyer. Thanks dear.❤

[@dr.peughosh1193]

i tried this out....came out so well

[@janetphilip7066]

Made this today, came out really good

[@engineeringmechanicsstruct275]

Loved the receive. Will try it tomorrow.

[@prakashholla7331]

Excellent. Nicely explained. Thank you. = enjoy "no guilt" pakodas!

[@jaya0911]

I cooked it today and the results were delicious

[@Cocofromcoconut]

Waooo I love it 🥰

[@srujanapunnamaraju6498]

I made these... It's just yummm... Very thankful to you

[@Desertfox61]

Thank you for the reciepe I was wanting to attempt to prep the onion pakora in an air fryer not wanting to deep fry which is not healthy thanks for the receipe will surely attempt trying it out

[@sethisethi7968]

Made these. They tasted amazing and were crispy also. Good job 👍

[@ramduthdinita9905]

Thanks for sharing this recipe... Share more airfryer recipes plz❤

[@sushmanagpal2565]

Wow superb❤God bless you

[@stevencowles8419]

Lovely recipe, thank you

[@ArifAli-hg1eq]

PPP is perfection at it's peak Pakoras, thanks.

[@teeshaarora959]

Absolutely loved the outcome- did not know I could make pakoras from scratch without having to use much oil. Love it- 😊

[@ShodhanGowda-qk8dp]

Loved your voice 🤍you look so kind your voice made me to try this recipe

[@sushmitabhandari3404]

Loved it ❤

[@ArupMukherjee-ls4db]

Very good,I like it

[@hardeepkaur7971]

Beautiful without frying.

[@shajikottackal99]

Wow yummy ..സ്പെഷ്യൽ

[@jitendrarajgor8560]

Wah ji wah bahut khub receipe super tasty and super easy and well explained best wishes from London dear ♥️

[@inesclarapereira8549]

Very nice recipe

[@shankarmukherjee8472]

Very well explained Madam . Looking yummy and going to try them . 👌🙏

[@reenashah4741]

Hi, Mam I watched all your video!! Could you tell me which air fryer do you have? Because I want to buy. Thank you amazing recipe!!

[@mridhurikhie]

I tried this recipe. It came out perfect.

[@CookWithManali]

glad to know!

[@jacquelinecruz5800]

Ok. I will try it chef. 😂

[@pssingh3308]

बहुत बढ़िया बहन 👌👌💐💐

[@SurbhiVijh]

Thanks for the recipe. Have tried these a few times now and these turn out amazing every time!

[@dilrajiiesingh9538]

Thnx nice idea for airfryer will try it

[@saraswathik300]

Thank you so much loved it

[@shakuanand]

Loved the recipe and your explanation for the steps. Smart idea to rub salt with the chopped onions and letting them rest! Thank you!

[@theroyalfamily17M]

Very Nice 👌

[@moonshining4443]

Super 👍

[@sunnydayy5504]

nice share

[@edmab6214]

Do you directly place on the Air fryer gril or use something so they don't drip down?

[@rimalondon963]

More ait fryer recipes pls just bought one

[@MP-kb6tj]

Beautiful Diamond Ring Manali!

[@rajeshkhilari]

Liked it 👍 धन्यवाद

[@OblivionZXZ]

What oil spray do you use?

[@anirudhn1]

Thank you for a great recipe. I had try pakodas as the first thing to air fry in my brand new Ninja airfryer. Other than spraying oil on the pakodas (because I didn't have spraying oil), I followed your recipe. They came out really tasty!

[@erchiguire2733]

Just bought a ninja air fryer too...did yours have a plastic smell at the beginning or not?

[@btsarmyforever3816]

@@erchiguire2733 It's the teflon. It happens sometimes. So the first few times don't eat the food. Just air fry some potatoes in it and toss it out. Then clean the air fryer basket. This smell will fade in time.

[@hellohandsome9875]

And can you put recipes for the dip and other dips pls

[@cdnnmonaakitchen8504]

Thanks for SHARING.I Love pakoda.from Canada Subscriber.

[@meghnammishra]

Hey. What air fryer is this?

[@saroartcraftdiy]

Very nice.one more can we use airfryer frequently? Does it affect health? Wat about airfryer snacks for kids does it good option ? Thank you

[@PreetiChaudhuri]

But how’s the taste? Does it taste like the deep/fried ones?

[@erchiguire2733]

Just wondering if I can just substitute onion with mushrooms?

[@dev197919]

Hi....Thanks for posting...Is it mandatory to spray the oil on base? What it is called? I am 44 yrs old ...Recently, I bought Air fryer and started learning recepies. Just now cooked Mushroom masala😀😀😀😀

[@ankushmehrotra3187]

I love cilantro

[@garima_travel_lifestyle_daily]

For how long to pre heat?

[@abhijeetsdm2605]

just to ask is it like time taking process , can we just make 4 5 pakode in huge container? like how to make more at the same time , any sugggestions?

[@jewel2022now]

I made this with slightly less spices. It turned out good

[@jewel2022now]

Thank you

[@JohriAnkesh]

Which air fryer you have used?

[@IamSoAdorable-lh7ob]

We usually have potatoes in pkoras. Can we add sliced potatoes too.

[@ravirajsahani251]

👏👏👏

[@suchetakalia933]

Mam hme ye kaise pta chlega kis item k liye kitna time chahiye.

[@armandoalvarez8202]

Thank you. Can’t wait to make these.

[@CookWithManali]

hope you like it!

[@parwinali4627]

Rice flour make them crispy - 👍

[@hemasrikoduru1642]

Could you please help me with your air fryer name?? Which brand it is?

[@vaniv4563]

❤❤

[@americanandpunjabilifevlog3951]

I tried making them in my oven toaster

[@surtifoodmania2840]

Mam 4 logo ke liye kitna ltr or konsi company ka lu

[@user-js3ee5qv6g]

I don’t like onions in my pakhoras, can I use potatoes and cook for same time?

[@geethanjalimaharana3658]

❤

[@anilsingh-gz1ci]

Mam jab apne already besan mix me oil Dala hai aur fir bar-bar oil spray kiya hai to oil free kaise

[@TheCheckit96]

Which air fryer is it.

[@Kevmacc1000]

Thank you 😋❤

[@Pooja_Ak]

Which company is the air fryer from?

[@rakhithorat164]

Which company airfyer is this any details?

[@AmalNajeebullah]

Can we use potatos instead of onion?

[@hellohandsome9875]

I must try these,,,, but can you tell me where you got your oil spray please? I bought one and it comes out like a jet and clogs up all the time

[@Rudy32225]

I had the same problem with the Misto refillable bottle. I just got a small spray bottle, mix half oil half water, shake and can control the spray and never have any clogging.

[@nousheenamanat3057]

When I made pakora in air fryer...All of them stick to bottom... kindly help me to sort out this

[@Ben-qt8nn]

Hi, would I be able to add spinach to the mix? Thanks

[@salonitaneja12]

Yes

[@tajwazir2052]

Just wondering what’s the difference between rubbing the salt over the sliced onions instead massaging the onions with salt?

[@anvitanagireddi7159]

I think they are about the same, the most important part is making sure that the onion is thoroughly coated.

[@The_Evolving_Chef]

❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@bala1251]

Thanks for this video, i tried once which came out crispy on the outside but undercooked from inside and having raw masala taste. Can you share any tips to overcome this? Should i start with low temperature to cook inside and then increase to get crispy brown texture on the outside?

[@chandragaur8033]

I faced the same problem today.

[@2743374]

this could also be a function of the quantity of pakodas. 340F for 10 min can be stretched to 12 to make it cooked from inside and then raise the temp for 4 min.

[@lindygregg9421]

😊

[@crouton0077]

chutney recipe please

[@InquisitiveMind23]

14 mins for 4-6 pakoras?

[@taono]

looks really tasty, do you have recipe for green chutney pls?

[@einsteinwallah2]

why obsess with crispy? i prefer soft ... how to make it soft?

[@anitaborse106]

मॅम किस ब्रॅण्ड का हैं आपका airfryer

[@petalstely]

Can’t maida be used instead of besan ?

[@colourfulworldbyiqra2795]

Hello 👋 when ever i cook something like pakora nuggets fries 🍟 they are cooked from outside but uncooked from inside plz tell me why it’s happening

[@marquita-kidsandkin-northw8215]

I need to hear the crunch🤔

[@lakshmichitturi8598]

Instead of mixing oil mix one tea spoon ghee it smells good

[@karannavale2348]

Which oil spray have u used?

[@CookWithManali]

avocado!

[@yogtech8821]

What is the use of using air fryer when you add and spray oil

[@sumanag]

Some recipes need a little bit of oil and the advantage of using air fryer is that you use way less oil compared to deep frying.

[@riddhimehta333]

any thing else instead of rice flour ?

[@matangihealingbyjaya886]

Poha powder

[@victoriasadeghi2683]

The powder you roast what was it?

[@seemakapoor7342]

Besan

[@harveytalwar2835]

Why are you using a bread knife to slice onions?

[@lovelynulek1]

What is best red or white onions ?

[@kalpanajagarlamudi8795]

Red

[@nomulauma5598]

Please share air fryer

[@anouchkacollard6714]

Can I do the same thing with potatoes?

[@CookWithManali]

you can add small cubes potatoes along with the onions!

[@govardhankalla1882]

Hi Manali ji your kitche looks ultra modern were are you from

[@CookWithManali]

I live in Seattle :)