COURSE:
Side Dish
Instant Pot Air Fryer Onion Bhajis: Crispy, Golden, and Full of Flavour
Experience the authentic taste of crispy, golden onion bhajis made effortlessly in your Instant Pot Air Fryer. These deliciously spiced fritters are a popular snack or side dish in Indian cuisine, offering the perfect balance of crunchy texture and rich flavour. With the air fryer, you can enjoy a healthier version of this classic treat, using little to no oil while still achieving that perfect crisp on the outside and soft, onion-filled centre.
Using the Instant Pot Air Fryer makes the process quick and easy, with evenly cooked bhajis every time. The result is a snack that’s as satisfying as it is delicious, ideal for pairing with a cooling yogurt dip or enjoying as part of a larger meal. Whether you’re serving them for a special occasion or as a comforting snack, these onion bhajis will surely become a family favourite.
Perfect for anyone craving the flavours of Indian cuisine with a modern twist, the Instant Pot Air Fryer Onion Bhajis are a must-try. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of authentic taste, they make a great addition to any meal or a standalone snack to savour.
Air Fryer Onion Bhajis
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 white onions
- 1 red onion
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 2.5cm fresh ginger
- 3 green chillies
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 4 tbsp rice flour
- 140 g sifted gram flour
- 3 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- To start your Onion Bhajis Recipe, Cut the onions in half and then finely slice them. Mix the salt into them and set aside for an hour or up to four hours.
- After an hour the onions will be limp and moist. Squeeze the onions to release the water into the bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the onions, being careful not to add to much gram flour. You should easily be able to pick up a ball of the onion mixture.
- Divide the mixture in to small bhajis.
- Heat the Air Fryer (Vortex or Dup Crisp) to 176°C and programme the time for 15 minutes. Spray the basket with oil spray generously.
- Place the bhajis in the basket. You will need to cook these in batches.
- After 15 minutes, your first batch will be cooked to perfection, then continue with the remaining bhajis.
- Serve your Onion Bhajis hot or at room temperature.
Air Fryer Onion Bhajis
COURSE:
Side Dish
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 white onions
- 1 red onion
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 2.5cm fresh ginger
- 3 green chillies
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
- 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 4 tbsp rice flour
- 140 g sifted gram flour
- 3 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- To start your Onion Bhajis Recipe, Cut the onions in half and then finely slice them. Mix the salt into them and set aside for an hour or up to four hours.
- After an hour the onions will be limp and moist. Squeeze the onions to release the water into the bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the onions, being careful not to add to much gram flour. You should easily be able to pick up a ball of the onion mixture.
- Divide the mixture in to small bhajis.
- Heat the Air Fryer (Vortex or Dup Crisp) to 176°C and programme the time for 15 minutes. Spray the basket with oil spray generously.
- Place the bhajis in the basket. You will need to cook these in batches.
- After 15 minutes, your first batch will be cooked to perfection, then continue with the remaining bhajis.
- Serve your Onion Bhajis hot or at room temperature.
Instant Pot Air Fryer Onion Bhajis: Crispy, Golden, and Full of Flavour
Experience the authentic taste of crispy, golden onion bhajis made effortlessly in your Instant Pot Air Fryer. These deliciously spiced fritters are a popular snack or side dish in Indian cuisine, offering the perfect balance of crunchy texture and rich flavour. With the air fryer, you can enjoy a healthier version of this classic treat, using little to no oil while still achieving that perfect crisp on the outside and soft, onion-filled centre.
Using the Instant Pot Air Fryer makes the process quick and easy, with evenly cooked bhajis every time. The result is a snack that’s as satisfying as it is delicious, ideal for pairing with a cooling yogurt dip or enjoying as part of a larger meal. Whether you’re serving them for a special occasion or as a comforting snack, these onion bhajis will surely become a family favourite.
Perfect for anyone craving the flavours of Indian cuisine with a modern twist, the Instant Pot Air Fryer Onion Bhajis are a must-try. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of authentic taste, they make a great addition to any meal or a standalone snack to savour.
