We all love Indian snacks - the vibrant flavours and nuances they offer in their texture. Imagine your favourite Indian dishes: samosas, french fries, chips, chicken wings, tandoori chicken & lot more. Now think of the ‘too much’ oil needed to fry these! To make you munch your favourite snacks guilt-free, here comes the legendary Air Fryer recipes. 

Foodism is here with such creations even beginners can try their hands at! Why wait? Let’s dig in - 

Kurkuri Bhindi

Ingredients - 

• 300gm bhindi (okra)
• ½ cup rice flour
• ¼ cup semolina (rava/sooji)
• 1 tbsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
• ½ tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 tsp salt as per taste
• ½ tsp haldi powder
• ½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp frying
• Lemon wedges

Instructions - 

1. Wash bhindi and then pat dry with a kitchen towel and slice it lengthwise.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, semolina, nigella seeds, fennel seeds, salt, turmeric and chilli powder. Whisk to combine and then pour in the water to make a thick batter. 
3. Add the sliced bhindi to the batter and toss it around to coat all the slides. Set aside for 15 minutes.
4. Place the bhindi slices in the air fryer basket, spread them & spray some oil. 
5. Cook for 10 minutes at 330˚F. Remove and shake the bhindi, then cook again at 350˚F for 2-5 minutes more until crispy. 

Korean Chicken Wings

Ingredients - 

For sauce:

• ¼ cup hot honey
• 3 tbsp gochujang (korean hot pepper paste)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp minced garlic and ginger roots
• ½ tsp salt 
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ green onions (finely chopped)

For wings: 

• 450gm chicken wings
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup cornstarch

To garnish:

• 2 tbsp green onions (chopped)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds 

Instructions - 

1. In a saucepan, combine hot honey, gochujang, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, and black pepper, and bring it to a boil. Add green onions & stir
2. Preheat the air fryer to 400˚C. 
3. In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper & coat with cornstarch. Place it in the air fryer basket and fry for 10 minutes. For a crispier wing, fry more for 7-8 minutes. 
4. Once done, toss the wings into the prepared sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. 
5. Enjoy your hot and spicy korean chicken wings with chilli oil. 

French Fries

Ingredients - 

• 2 potatoes sliced in ¼ - inch sticks
• 1 tsp olive oil 
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• ½ tsp oregano 
• ½ tsp chilli powder 
• 1 tsp ketchup, mustard sauce & mayo

Instructions - 

1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F. 
2. Drizzle the potato wedges with olive oil and salt; toss to coat
3. Place the potatoes in the fryer and fry for 15 minutes. Flip halfway until crispy; fry them more if not crispy enough. 
4. Once all the batches are done, toss all the fries together in the air fryer basket and re-crisp for 1-2 more minutes
5. Enjoy your fries with ketchup, mustard sauce or mayo!

Banana Chips

Ingredients - 

• 2 raw bananas
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)   
• ½ tsp turmeric powder (optional, for colour)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper or red chilli powder
• ½ tsp chaat masala (optional, for extra flavour)

Instructions - 

1. Peel the raw bananas by cutting off the ends and making a lengthwise slit. Use a slicer or a sharp knife to cut thin, even slices.
2. Soak the slices in a bowl of water with ½ tsp salt for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
3. In a bowl, mix the banana slices with coconut oil, turmeric, salt, and any other spices of your choice.
4. Set the air fryer to 180°C and preheat for 2-3 minutes. 
5. Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
6. Air fry at 180°C for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes for even cooking.
7. If needed, air fry for another 2-3 minutes until they are crispy and golden. Let the chips cool completely for maximum crispiness.
8. Enjoy them as a snack or store them in an airtight container for later.

Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients - 

• 1 large sweet potato
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or coconut oil)
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional, for extra flavour)

Instructions:

1. Peel the sweet potato. Use a slicer or a sharp knife to cut it very thin.
2. Soak the slices in cold water for 15-20 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel.
3. In a bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil, salt, and other seasonings of choice.
4. Set the air fryer to 160°C and preheat for 2-3 minutes.
5. Arrange the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
6. Air fry at 160°C for 12-15 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket every 5 minutes. Keep an eye on them, as thinner slices will cook faster.
7. Let the chips cool for a few minutes to crisp up further. 
8. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container to binge in whenever you want. 

Do you have any secret air fryer recipes? Do share it with our food community on Foodism!