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India’s food culture thrives on crispy, fried snacks. Whether it’s the deep-fried samosas in the streets of Northern India, aloo ki tikki in Delhi, or bhajiyas in the Southern parts of India, the crunchy munchies are a staple in most Indian households. The craving for these snacks gets even stronger on rainy days, when you just want to sit back and enjoy a cup of chai.
But if the amount of oil used to deep-fry scares you, the good news is that with Usha’s air fryer, you don’t have to skimp on your favourite snacks. Minimising the use of oil to approximately 80%, you can enjoy the pakoras, samosas, tikkis, and more without the lingering guilt. Here are some crispy snacks that can be nailed with an air fryer.
Samosa
Samosa is the quintessential Indian snack, that’s a tea-time classic for most households. While the flaky crust and piping hot filling are irresistible, the only problem is deep-frying. But with Usha’s air fryer, you can minimise the use of oil and air-fry the street snack to perfection. With a maida-based dough and a potato-based filling wrapped in a conical shape, you can make air-fried samosas at home in under half an hour.
Bread Pakora
Be it the street food vendors or carts at Indian railway stations, bread pakoras always call you. To eliminate the oil from the frying process, you can simply make the batter with besan and a mix of spices. Dip two slices of bread, add a filling of potatoes or mixed with sliced onion, and air fry till crispy. Serve with a spicy chutney, and you won’t be able to tell the difference between deep-fried or air-fried bread pakora.
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Aloo Tikki
If you’re in the mood to eat something traditional and sumptuous, go for aloo tikki. Start by boiling some potatoes, mashing them with chopped onion, and a spicy blend of masalas. Top it off with a squeeze of lemon, and start making small tikkis out of the mixture. Air fry in batches till both sides are golden brown, and your snack will be ready to serve.
Chicken Tikka
An air fryer can also take care of your cravings for something tandoori. Be it chicken tikka, paneer tikka, or mushroom tikka, you can air fry and enjoy a smoky snack. Just marinate the pieces of chicken, let them rest for an hour, arrange them on an air-fryer-safe tray or a silicon mat, and let Usha’s air fryer do its magic. Serve the chicken tikka with slices of onion and hari chutney.
Pakoras
Ending with the snack that’s synonymous with fried munchies, pakoras. Using Usha’s air fryer, you can make a wide range of pakoras, or bhajiyas. From utterly crunchy palak ke pakore to kanda bhajiya, all you’d need is a batter made with besan, chopped vegetables, and a blend of your favourite spices. Take small portions of the batter, air-fry in batches, and serve the pakoras with a hot cup of chai.
