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35+ Easy Air Fryer Indian Recipes

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A collection of over 35+ best quick and easy vegetarian Indian Air Fryer recipes, including appetizers/snacks, roasted vegetables, paneer, and more. You can also find a variety of other Indian vegetarian curries, rice, beans, lentils, and dessert recipes on my blog.

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What is an Air Fryer?

An Air fryer is a great kitchen appliance that can air fry, bake, roast, broil, dehydrate, and reheat foods. You can cook fresh or frozen food.

The air fryer has a heating element that radiates heat, and a fan helps to circulate hot air around the food, allowing the use of little oil, making the food crispier and healthier without the guilt of snacking on deep-fried foods.

From crispy French fries, samosas, to onion pakora, there's so much to love about crispy air fryer foods. Besides savory Indian food, you can also make desserts like Gulab Jamun (fried dough balls), Gujiya (Indian Sweet Pastry), or Cookies in the Air fryer. You can also reheat leftover or warm food and much more. 

I'm excited to share some of my favorite tried and authentic vegetarian Indian air fryer recipes, that your whole family will love. They also include vegan, gluten-free, keto, and low-carb recipes.

Here are 35+ Easy Air Fryer Indian Recipes

Air Fryer Snacks/Appetizer Recipes

Air fried crispy paneer cubes on the black plate with green mint chutney on the side.

Easy Air Fryer Paneer

This Air Fryer Paneer recipe is the easiest way to make crispy, flavorful paneer at home, using minimal oil while achieving the perfect texture every time.
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air fryer onion pakoda on the serving plate with tomato ketchup on the side.

Onion Pakoda - Air Fryer

Crispy Onion Pakoda's are Indian-style onion fritters that are easy to make, crispy, and are so delicious.
Check out this recipe
tandoori paneer tikka prepared in air fryer lined on a plate with green chutney , lemon and onions on the side

Paneer Tikka Recipe in (Air Fryer, Oven, Grill and Stovetop)

Tandoori Paneer Tikka recipe is a Indian appetizer where paneer & vegetables are marinated in yogurt and spices and cooked in air fryer, oven.
Check out this recipe
cauliflower manchurian served on a plate garnished with green onions and coriander leaves

Gobi Manchurian (Restaurant Style Cauliflower Manchurian)

Gobi Manchurian Recipe or Cauliflower Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with deep fried crispy cauliflower, tossed in a spicy tangy manchurian sauce, and served as a side dish or appetizer.
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7 pieces of sabudana vada served on a plate with a small bowl of tomato ketchup on side

Sabudana Vada Recipe (Deep Fry, Air Fryer and Appe Pan)

Sabudana Vada's are crispy and crunchy Sago Fritters made with soaked sago (tapioca pearls), boiled potatoes, coarsely ground peanuts and few other ingredients.
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tandoori malai broccoli tikka served on a plate with mint yogurt chutney, onions and lime wedge

Malai Broccoli Recipe (Air Fryer & Oven)

Malai Broccoli is a flavorful and delightful appetizer where broccoli florets are coated with rich, creamy malai marinade and roasted until perfectly golden and crisp in the air fryer or oven.
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aloo tikkis served on a plate with green and tamarind chutney on the side

Aloo Tikki Recipe (Shallow Fry, Air Fry)

Aloo Tikki (aka Aloo Pattice) is a popular Indian street food snack recipe made with boiled potatoes, spices. It is typically served with coriander mint chutney or part of Indian chaat food.
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air fryer roasted chickpeas served in a bowl

Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas

These Roasted Chickpeas are ultra crispy and golden brown protein-packed snacks prepared with very little oil in the air fryer
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tandoori paneer naan pizza served on a sheet with coriander leaves on the side

Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza

Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza is a classic twist made with Naan bread, marinated paneer, and veggies like red onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in an Air Fryer or Oven.
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tandoori broccoli tikka served on a plate with lime wedge, onions and mint chutney collage

Air Fryer Tandoori Broccoli

Tandoori Broccoli Tikka is a fusion appetizer recipe prepared by marinating broccoli in a spiced yogurt-based marinade and grilled in an air fryer or oven.
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tandoori aloo served on a plate with lemon wedges and onion

Tandoori Aloo Tikka - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill

Tandoori Aloo Tikka is a delicious Indian appetizer were baby potatoes, bell peppers, and onion are marinated in a combination of yogurt and spices, threaded onto skewers, and cooked.
Check out this recipe
air fryer tandoori gobi served on a plate with onions, green chutney and lemon wedges

Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi (Cauliflower Tikka)

This Tandoori Gobi is a delicious, popular Indian style tandoori snack where Gobi (Cauliflower) florets are marinated in a spiced yogurt-based marinade, and grilled in the air fryer, oven, stove-top pan or grill.
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air fried cauliflower in a plate with sauce on the side

Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

These Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower are so easy and delicious. They can be enjoyed as a perfect side to any dish, healthy snack/appetizer.
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air fryer plantain chips served in a bowl

Air Fryer Banana Chips (Plantain Chips)

Crispy homemade Healthy Plantain chips / Banana chips made out of raw bananas that are healthier, made with very little coconut oil in the air fryer
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air fryer spring rolls served on the plate with soy ginger sauce garnished with green spring onions

Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls

Learn how to cook frozen spring rolls in the air fryer. This easy appetizer takes less than 15 minutes from the freezer to the plate, with a perfectly crispy texture without deep frying.
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tandoori tofu tikka served in a plate with green chutney and onions, lime wedges on the side

Tandoori Tofu Tikka - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill/ Tawa

Learn how to make Tandoori Tofu Tikka recipe 4 Ways ( in The Air Fryer, Oven, Grill, Tawa) with a few easy steps.
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air fryer samosas on a plate with chutneys on the side

Air Fryer Frozen Samosa

Learn how to cook frozen samosa in the air fryer. This easy appetizer takes less than 15 minutes from the freezer to the plate, turns out delightfully crispy, and cooks to perfection.
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beetroot tikki layed on a plate with ketchup on the side

Beetroot Tikki | Beetroot Cutlet - Air Fryer

Beetroot Tikki is a delicious, healthy combination of beetroot, potatoes, roasted peanuts, and some spices and serve as a healthy appetizer or a tea-time snack for your kids.
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Vegetable Rice Cutlet served on a plate with tomato ketchup on the side

Vegetable Rice Cutlet from Left Over Rice (Rice Tikki)

Vegetable Rice Cutlet Recipe are rice cutlets made with boiled rice blended with mix vegetables.
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Crispy Corn Pakoda served on a plate

Crispy Corn Pakoda Recipe (Air-fryer & Deep-Fried)

Corn Pakora is an easy recipe in which deep-fried crisp corn fritters are made with gram flour, sweet corn, and regular Indian spices.
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Masala Peanuts served in a bowl with lemon wedge on the side

Masala Peanuts - (Microwave, Air fryer)

Masala Peanuts is a spicy and crunchy snack coated in chickpea flour, rice flour , peanuts and few spices which serves as wonderful tea time snacks.
Check out this recipe
paneer popcorn served in a black plate with tomato ketchup on side

Paneer Popcorn Recipe (Air Fryer)

Paneer Popcorn is a quick, healthy lip-smacking snack made with fresh paneer (indian cottage cheese), mixed with spices and herbs and tossed with breadcrumbs to give that extra punch to taste.
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spiced cajun potatoes with mayonnaise dressing on top and garnished with cilantro

Barbeque Nation Style Cajun Potatoes

Barbeque Nation Style Crispy Cajun Potatoes with spicy Cajun mayonnaise dip is a great and easy appetizer for small parties or get-togethers.
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Crispy Masala French Fries served on a black plate with tomato ketchup

Crispy Masala French Fries Recipe (Potato French Fries)

This Crispy Masala French Fries is an Indian style spicy Potato French Fries recipe that can be easily made at home by mixing thinly cut potatoes with corn starch and few spices.
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potato french fries recipe made in air frier served on a plate with tomato ketchup

Air Fryer French Fries

These homemade air fryer French Fries are delicious, crispy and crunchy tastes just like your favorite restaurant but by using far less oil.
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air fried potato wedges served on a plate garnished with cilantro

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

This Homemade Potato Wedges recipe is delicious, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside made in the Air Fryer with very little oil.
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Veg chili cheese toast placed in a layer on a black plate

Veg Chilli Cheese Toast (Tawa & Air Fryer)

Chilli Cheese Toast on Tawa is a toast made from cheese, chillies, and some veggies spread on top.
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Bread Pizza without Oven served on a plate

Bread Pizza without Oven (Tawa Bread Pizza)

Quick, easy and delicious Bread Pizza made without Oven
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Bread rolls served on a plate with chutneys and chai on the side.

Air Fryer Indian Bread Roll

This crispy Air Fryer Indian Bread Roll stuffed with spicy potato filling is a delicious snack that you can savor any time of the day.
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Maddur Vada served on a back plate

Maddur Vada | Maddur Vade

Maddur vada (Maddur Vade) is a famous savory snack from Karnataka made of rice flour, semolina and all purpose flour mixed with lots of onions, curry leaves and green chilies and is served with coconut chutney.
Check out this recipe
Three air fryer chana dal vada on parchment paper

Air Fryer Chana Dal Vada

Paruppu Vadai / Chana Dal Fritter is a famous South Indian Tea time snack. Here I show you to make these in a healthy version using an Air Fryer.
Check out this recipe
zucchini chips served on a plate with tomato ketchup

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are crispy, perfectly seasoned, delicious and a great healthy appetizer or a snack to make when you have zucchini (courgette) in hand.
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air fryer roasted peanuts served in a white bowl

Air Fryer Roasted Peanuts

Making fresh and crunchy perfectly roasted peanuts is so easy and quick at home in either the air fryer or the oven
Check out this recipe

Air Fryer Stir Fry Recipes

air fryer aloo gobi (Indian Roasted Potatoes & Cauliflower) served on a plate garnished with cilantro and fork on the side

Roasted Aloo Gobi in Air Fryer

This air fryer Aloo Gobi is an easy and flavorful Indian-spiced dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and spices. It's vegan, gluten-free, and packed with taste!
Check out this recipe
air fryer bharwa bhindi recipe served on a plate with a lime wedge on the side

Bharwa Bhindi (Stuffed Okra) Recipe - Air Fryer and Stovetop

Bharwa Bhindi is a popular Indian side dish prepared by stuffing okra with peanut and dry spice powders in air fryer and stovetop pan.
Check out this recipe
air fried cauliflower in a plate with sauce on the side

Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

These Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower are so easy and delicious. They can be enjoyed as a perfect side to any dish, healthy snack/appetizer.
Check out this recipe
roasted vegetable medly in a white plate with fork on the side

Air Fryer Vegetables

These air fryer vegetables are a delicious and healthy side dish.
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Which Air Fryer is Best For Indian Cooking in the USA?

When buying an air fryer for your home kitchen, you may want to think about

  • What kind of recipes will you make?
  • Budget
  • For how many people will you be cooking?
  • Air fryer basket, especially the coating, if you want to avoid Teflon (nonstick) coating, then buy accordingly.

While most Indian recipes require a lot of oil, using an air fryer can help you to cut back on the oil by more than 70% than shallow pan or deep frying.

Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart Air Fryer (Like I use) is great and perfect to cook meals for a family of 4. It comes with a 6-quart square basket capacity, a greater surface area for cooking than regular air fryers, and is highly reliable. It is great for Indian cooking, as it reduces oil usage without compromising taste and texture.

If you are looking for a bigger air fryer oven, then I recommend Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven and Instant Vortex Pro 9-in-1 Air Fryer, which allows you to cook more food than a smaller air fryer. Like my Instant Pot Recipes, these vegetarian air fryer recipes provide hands-off, minimal supervision, and high-flavor meals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my food not crispy in the air fryer?

Make sure the food to be air-fried is dry on the outside. Also, do not add too much oil, as it makes the food less crispy.

What are the best oils to use in the air fryer?

Oils with a high smoking point like, Olive oil, Avocado oil, Grape seed oil, Peanut oil, Coconut oil, and Ghee make an excellent option for cooking in an air fryer.

Can I use regular parchment paper in my air fryer?

Yes.

Can we put aluminum foil in the air fryer?

Yes. Unlike microwaves, hot air is circulated to generate heat in the air fryer, so putting aluminum foil doesn't cause any spark.

Need some further inspiration? Check out the full range of Air Fryer Recipes for all occasions. I hope you enjoy it.

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35+ Air Fryer Indian Recipes

A collection of over 35+ best quick and easy Indian Air Fryer recipes including vegetables, paneer and more. 
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: air fryer indian recipes, indian air fryer recipes, vegetarian air fryer recipes
Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Air Fryer
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Author: Bhavana Patil
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  1. AVNI RONAK MADHAWANI

    5 stars
    Amazing yummy n easy receipes .Even students and working children living alone can easily make them.

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    • Bhavana Patil

      Thanks Avni, i am glad they are useful

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  2. Jagruti

    5 stars
    nice recipe

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    • Bhavana Patil

      Thank you Jagruti

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  3. rope game

    Love these flavorful air fryer recipes—healthy, quick, and truly delicious.

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  4. Aruna

    5 stars
    Best for Guju

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