How To Make Sabudana Vada In An Air Fryer: Follow This Guide

By Garima Johar

May 28, 2026

Sabudana vada, made with boiled potatoes and soaked tapioca pearls, is a great evening snack. While traditionally deep-fried, you can make sabudana vada oil-free by air frying the mixture.

Ingredients

1 cup sabudana 2 boiled potatoes 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 2-3 green chillies 1 inch of ginger 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves 1 teaspoon cumin seeds Rock salt to taste Oil for frying

Step 1

Rinse and soak sabudana till soft. Drain excess water.

Step 2

Mix sabudana with potatoes, peanuts, chillies, ginger, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, and salt.

Step 3

Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into patties.

Step 4

Preheat your air fryer, then air-fry the vadas until crispy. Serve hot.