Air Fryer Crispy Onion Fritters are super easy to make and are the perfect snack for any time of day.
The fact that these are air-fried makes this a healthier and yummy treat without worrying about the extra oil.
If you do not have an air fryer and love fried foods, I suggest getting one. This gadget is definitely a game-changer! I love the air fryer and hardly deep fry anything anymore.
What are the ingredients for Air Fryer Crispy Onion Fritters?
(The exact measurements are in the recipe card.)
Red onions
Chickpea flour ( besan found at the Indian store)
Rice flour
Salt
Chilli powder
Oil
Chaat Masala powder ( optional)
Jalapeños or Green chilies (optional)
Cilantro (optional)
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How do you make these Air Fryer Onion Fritters?
Slice your onion in half and then in slices. Or cut the onion into rings.
Put them in a bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil.
In a separate bowl, add the chickpea flour, rice flour, and spices. Mix with a whisk.
Mix this well with the onions using your hands or a fork.
Add a little water at a time and mix it till the mixture coats the onions. (use less than 1/4th cup of water)
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
Put some onion mixture in little patties on the air fryer tray. I could put 4 at a time. Spray with a little oil.
Air fry them for about 8 minutes, flip in between, then turn the heat up to 400 and air fry for about 2 minutes.
Take the fritters out and enjoy your crispy yummy fritters with ketchup or sriracha.
Air Fryer Crispy Onion Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 Big Red Onion
- Jalapenos or Green Chilies (optional)
- Cilantro, a few leaves (optional)
- ⅓ cup Chickpea Flour (Besan)
- 2 tbsp Rice Flour
- ½ tsp Kashmiri Chili powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp Chaat masala powder (optional)
- ¾ tsp Salt (or to taste)
- 1 - 2 tbsps Oil
Instructions
- Slice the onions. Put them in a bowl. If you are using jalapenos, green chilies, or cilantro, add them to the onions now.
- In a separate bowl, add the chickpea and rice flour, turmeric, salt, and chili powder. Add the chaat masala powder. Mix everything with a whisk.
- Drizzle or spray oil onto the onions. Mix.
- Add the dry powder and mix it with the onions.
- Add a little water at a time and mix with your hands or a fork. The mixture should coat the onions.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°.
- Make patties with the onion mixture and add them to the air fryer. I made 4 at a time.
- Fry them for around 8 minutes turning once in between. For the last 2 minutes, turn the heat up to 400°.
- Take them out and enjoy your healthier Onion Fritters with some Ketchup or Sriracha.
Notes:
If you like these spicy, you can add green chilies chopped up.
Chaat masala, cilantro, and chilies( or jalapeños for a less spicy version) are optional but recommended.
If you do not have an air fryer, you could bake these in an oven.
Eat these immediately or they will lose their crispiness. Doubtful that you would have any left😁 but if you do, they can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes.
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Check out my other easy snack recipes:
Air-Fryer Cauliflower Manchurian
Fried Masala Mushrooms – Deep-fried Vs Air-Fried!
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