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.
Put the cubed potatoes and mixed vegetables in the steamer basket.
Place the steamer basket in the instant pot liner. (if needed on a trivet)
Close and lock the lid with the pressure valve in the sealing position.
Cook on high-pressure mode for 5 minutes. (set "keep warm" on)
Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes and then release the remaining pressure manually by moving the pressure valve to the venting position until the silver pin drops.
Make the cutlet mixture
In a mixing bowl, add the cooked potatoes and mixed vegetables.
Add all the ingredients from the 'salt and spices' ingredient list.
Mash and mix everything well into a soft dough-like texture ensuring there are no potato chunks.
Divide the mixture into 8 parts and make small patties of 2 inches diameter.
Air fry veg cutlets
Preheat the air fryer to 360 °F.
Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing water and cornstarch until there are no lumps.
Dip each patty in the slurry and then coat with breadcrumbs.
Place them in an air fryer on parchment paper and spray some oil with an oil sprayer.