Chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares quick and healthy air fryer snacks

If deep-fried foods make you happy then trying them in an air fryer is a smart choice for you. The comfort of pyaz pakoda or the juiciness of chicken popcorn, when combined with the crispiness of an air fryer, results in an unmatched treat. Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor recently shared a YouTube video where he quickly made some iconic deep-fried treats in an air fryer. Don't you trust us? Scroll down to read the recipes and give them a try.

Combine 1 cup soaked and dried chickpeas, 1 onion, 3-4 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 tsp cumin powder, black salt, black pepper, baking soda, salt to taste and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix to achieve a batter consistency. Shape the mixture into small balls or patties. Air fry them at 190°C for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Enjoy with pita and hummus. For the uninitiated, falafel is a popular Middle Eastern street food made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, mixed with other veggiesa, herbs and spices, shaped into small balls or patties, and then fried, baked, or air-fried.

First of all, wash and soak 100 gms sabudana in 100ml of water for 5-7 hours. Wash again and transfer to a bowl. Add 1 mashed potato, 1 tsp ginger, coriander leaves, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp corn flour. Shape the mixture into vadas. Air fry at 180°C for 15 minutes. Flip, brush with some ghee, and air fry for another 10 minutes.

Wash and chop 100 gms onion. Add 1/2 cup besan, 1 tsp carom seeds, salt, chaat masala, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, and black pepper to it. Place a foil in tray, spray oil and place small portions of the batter to form pakodas. Air fry at 200°C for 6 minutes. Flip, apply some more oil and air fry for 8 minutes. Enjoy with coriander chutney.

Wash and dry 250 gms bhindi properly. Trim the ends and slice lengthwise into thin strips. Add 1/2 cup besan, 2 tbsp rice flour, salt, turmeric, and 1 tsp red chilli powder. One can also add some rice flour or sooji to add extra crunchiness to the dish. Add some oil and also spray some on the fryer tray. Place the bhindi and air fry at 180°C for 12-15 minutes. Enjoy!

To begin with, mix 250 gms boneless chicken with 1/2 cup curd and 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste. Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes. For coating, mix 1/2 cup maida, 2 tbsp cornflour, mixed herbs, and salt. Take each marinated piece and coat it well in the flour mix. Grease the tray and air fry for 12-15 minutes at 190°C. Enjoy!

For this snack, peel 2 green bananas, slice them and soak in salted water for 10 minutes. Pat dry completely and then toss with coconut oil, salt, and turmeric. Air fry at 150°C for 8-10 minutes. Serve hot with filter coffee.

Combine 1/2 cup refined flour, 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs, salt to taste, 3/4 tsp black pepper powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp paprika powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 egg, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp hot sauce, 3/4 cup grated coconut, and 1/3 cup breadcrumbs. Mix them well. Add washed shrimps and coat them well. Spray oil on air fryer tray. Place the shrimps. Air fry for 3-4 minutes at 190°C. Serve hot.

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