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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Air Fryer / 15+ Air Fryer Indian Recipes

    15+ Air Fryer Indian Recipes

    Modified: Mar 27, 2023 · Published by Alpa Jain · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Are you an Indian food fan? Did you know that the air fryer was amazing for cooking Indian food at home? Well, I am here to share the best air fryer Indian recipes, and that too all vegetarian!

    Whether you are a beginner or an expert cook, you will enjoy the benefits of cooking Indian recipes in the air fryer. Be it vegetables, frozen foods, appetizers, snacks, or meals, air-fried recipes come out less oily, have a delicious flavor, and reduce the overall effort in cooking.

    Is an air fryer good for Indian cooking?

    If you are wondering can you cook Indian food in an air fryer or does it work for Indian food? Well, the answer is a big YES! Air fryer is very helpful in making a variety of Indian recipes including frozen food, vegetables, appetizers, snacks, side dishes, and main course too!

    An air fryer is a type of mini oven that circulates hot air and cooks the food with that heat and gives it the desired crispness. It is very convenient to use it as it is much faster, especially for a smaller batch of food.

    The best part of cooking in the air fryer is that you need less oil, you don't have to continuously stir or monitor the food or worry about it getting stuck at the bottom of the pan. And the food turns out delicious and authentic.

    Which air fryer is best for Indian cooking?

    If you are wondering which is the best air fryer for Indian cooking, there are many options available and I have personally used the Philips air fryer, Instant Vortex Plus air fryer, and the Instant air fryer lid. They all give great results.

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    After using an air fryer for over 8 years I can say that the capacity of the air fryer really matters the most depending on your family size.

    Another factor is if you like the air fryer basket style or the tray style. The basket style is easy to shake food while the tray style is good for cooking cookies and food that do not need much shaking in between.

    What Indian food can be made in an air fryer?

    A variety of vegetarian Indian air fryer recipes can be made easily at home including snacks, appetizers, sauteed vegetables with Indian spices, and also main course dishes.

    • You can cook vegetables like eggplant, okra, and cauliflower in the air fryer to make Indian side dishes.
    • Air fryer Indian appetizers like cutlets, hara bhara kebab, lentil fritters, tapioca fritters, or corn cheese balls can be made with very little oil compared to deep frying or shallow frying.
    • Main course meals can be prepared with the help of an air fryer. My absolute favorites are malai kofta, veg sizzler, and manchurian which can be made in a more healthy way with little oil.
    • Some of my favorite tea-time Indian snacks like frozen samosa, nan khatai, and roasted nuts are really easy to make in the air fryer.

    Here is a collection of 15+ best Indian food in the air fryer. It takes less oil, and less effort, and still tastes great! Hope you enjoy them.

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    Hara Bhara Kebab
    Hara bhara kebab is a popular Indian snack or appetizer made with potatoes, spinach, peas, and spices. Check out how to make vegan hara bhara kebab in air fryer with step by step details.
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    Hara Bhara kabab served in a plate with raw onion rings.

    Dal Vada
    Dal vada or lentil fritters make a great snack for a party, potluck, special occasion, or an accompaniment with Indian tea. This is a vegan and gluten-free lentil fritters recipe made with chana dal and red lentils. The best part is they are made in a healthy way by using very little oil in the air fryer.
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    Lentil fritters served in a plate with ketchup on the side.

    Veg Cutlets
    Veg cutlets are a popular tea-time snack and easy to make at home with few basic ingredients. Check out how to make Indian-style veg cutlets in an air fryer with step-by-step details.
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    Vegetable cutlet served in a plate.

    Baingan Bharta
    Baingan bharta is a popular Indian dish made with roasted mashed eggplants and spices. It is vegan and gluten-free. It is served with Indian meals. Check out how to make baingan bharta using an air fryer or an oven.
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    roasted eggplant in a soup bowl with a slice of lime and serrano peppers and eggplant in background

    Frozen Samosa
    Frozen samosa and kachori can be cooked in different ways by baking in oven, deep frying in oil, and cooking in air fryer. Check out this quick and easy recipe to cook frozen samosa in air fryer. Air frying time will depend on the size of frozen samosa, whether it is large or mini samosa. Air fryer frozen samosa is one of the easy recipes to try if you are new to using the air fryer.
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    Air Fryer Samosa

    Nan Khatai
    Nan khatai are popular Indian cookies served as a snack with tea. This is an easy recipe to make nan khatai at home in the oven or in the air fryer.
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    nankhatai served in a tray topped with candied fruit pieces.

    Dal Bafla (Dal Bati)
    Dal bati churma is a famous Indian dish. Bati is a baked hard bread made with whole wheat flour (atta). Bafla is similar to bati but first boiled and then baked in the oven or air fryer.
    Check out this recipe
    Bafla in a bowl

    Okra Fry
    Frozen okra is easy to make in the air fryer and that too without making them slimy. Checkout this easy, vegan, gluten-free, air fryer frozen okra recipe to make Indian style okra fry.
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    Air fried okra served in a plate.

    Malai Kofta
    Malai kofta is a popular Indian curry and is usually served with naan. It is made of paneer dumplings served in a creamy cashew sauce. It is mild in spiciness and slightly sweet in taste. Check out how to make malai kofta balls in an air fryer and the cashew curry in the instant pot.
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    malai kofta served in a bowl.

    Paneer Sizzler
    Veg paneer sizzler is a fancy dinner idea or a special occasion dinner recipe if you are looking for a gourmet dinner at home. Assorted roasted veggies and grilled paneer are served with fried rice on a hot cast iron sizzler plate. Sizzler sauce is then poured to get a sizzling effect. It is gluten-free and can be made vegan by substituting paneer with tofu!
    Check out this recipe
    Veg paneer sizzler served on a iron sizzler plate.

    Corn Cheese Balls
    It is easy to make cheese balls in an air fryer. They are absolutely delicious and just melt in the mouth. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, get-togethers, and a true crowd pleaser.
    Check out this recipe
    Close-up view of Cheese corn balls in a plate with ketchup in the background.

    Cauliflower Bites
    These air fryer Indian cauliflower bites are perfect as a side dish or an appetizer. They are marinated with spices and cooked to perfection. Check out how to make these vegan and gluten-free cauliflower bites in air fryer.
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    Bowl full of cauliflower florets cooked in Air Fryer.

    Sabudana Vada (Tapioca Fritters)
    Sabudana vada in air fryer are a healthy non-fried Indian appetizer or snack. These air fryer sabudana vada are a crowd pleaser and go well for potlucks.
    Check out this recipe
    sabudana vada in air fryer

    Cabbage Manchurian
    Veg manchurian is one of the popular Indo-Chinese recipes. It is vegan and can be easily made gluten-free. This cabbage manchurian is made by cooking vegetable balls in the air fryer and served in a savory and spicy gravy. Veg manchurian is served with fried rice, hakka noodles, or chowmein.
    Check out this recipe
    air fryer veg manchurian in a bowl.

    Roasted Peanuts
    Roasted peanuts make a quick vegan and gluten-free snack. Peanuts can be roasted on the skillet, oven or in the air fryer. This is an easy recipe to make roasted peanuts in the air fryer with salt, pepper and red chili powder.
    Check out this recipe
    Roasted peanuts in a bowl.

    Baingan Bhaja (Eggplant Slices)
    Baingan bhaja or begun bhaja is a savory Indian roasted aubergine dish made with sliced eggplants and spices. Check out this vegan, gluten-free, low-carb, air-fried sliced eggplant recipe with no breadcrumbs.
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    Roasted eggplant slices stacked in a serving plate.

    Stuffed Okra (Bharwa Bhindi) - Air Fryer
    Stuffed okra or bharwa bhindi is an Indian vegan and gluten-free dish made with fresh okra and Indian spices. It is served as a side dish with Indian meals. Check out how to make stuffed okra recipe in the air fryer.
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    Air fryer stuffed okra served in a plate.

    Air Fryer Naan Pizza
    Naan is an Indian flatbread and is great for making pizzas instead of using pizza dough. It is quick and easy to make naan pizza in the air fryer for snacks or even for a meal!
    Check out this recipe
    Air fryer frozen pizza slices served on a platter plate.

    Whole Cauliflower In Air Fryer
    Whole cauliflower roasted in air fryer is a perfect appetizer for special occasions, parties, potlucks, game days, and Thanksgiving. Whole head of cauliflower is first steamed in the instant pot and then coated with a marinade of yogurt and Indian spices before air frying it. Check out how to roast whole cauliflower in the air fryer.
    Check out this recipe
    Whole roasted cauliflower on a platter.

    Air Fryer Naan Bread
    Naan is a leavened bread and is popularly served in Indian restaurants across the globe. It is very easy to make naan at home with just a few basic pantry ingredients. Check out how to make naan bread in the air fryer.
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    Air fryer naans served in a plate with paneer curry.

    Air Fryer Vada Pav
    Vada pav is a popular Indian snack and street food originating from Mumbai. This is an authentic Mumbai vada pav recipe made in the air fryer. It is vegan and best served on a rainy day with some masala chai.
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    Air Fryer Vada Pav served in a plate.

    Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers
    These Indian-style roasted air fryer stuffed peppers are vegetarian, gluten-free, delicious, easy to make, and have a fabulous aroma and flavor. They are made with no rice and are great as a side dish or an appetizer. Check out how to make stuffed bell peppers in an air fryer.
    Check out this recipe
    Air fryer baked stuffed bell pepper served on a platter.

    Air Fryer Gobi Manchurian
    Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish. It is vegan, gluten-free, and served with rice or noodles. Check out this easy recipe to make dry gobi Manchurian in the air fryer for parties and potlucks.
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    Cauliflower Manchurian served in a bowl.

    Stuffed Bitter Gourd | Bharwa Karela
    Stuffed bitter gourd or bharwa karela is a vegan and gluten-free Indian dish. It is made with a filling of spices and besan stuffed into the karela. Check out this air fryer stuffed karela recipe.
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    Stuffed karela served in a plate.

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