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    20+ Easy Air Fryer Indian Recipes

    Aug 11, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. 1 Comment | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A collection of over 20+ 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.

    collage of indian air fryer vegetarian recipes
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    • What is an Air Fryer?
    • Which Air Fryer is Best For Indian Cooking in the USA?
    • Here are 20+ Easy Air Fryer Indian Recipes
    • Onion Pakoda - Air Fryer
    • Paneer Tikka - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill
    • Gobi Manchurian (Restaurant Style Cauliflower Manchurian)
    • Malai Broccoli
    • Aloo Tikki
    • Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas
    • Tandoori Paneer Naan Pizza
    • Air Fryer Tandoori Broccoli
    • Sabudana Vada Recipe (Deep Fry, Air Fryer and Appe Pan)
    • Tandoori Aloo - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill
    • Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi
    • Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe
    • Air Fryer Banana Chips (Plantain Chips)
    • Air Fryer Frozen Spring Rolls
    • Tandoori Tofu Tikka - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill/ Tawa
    • Air Fryer Frozen Samosa
    • Beetroot Tikki|Beetroot Cutlet
    • Vegetable Rice Cutlet from Left Over rice (Rice Tikki)
    • Crispy Corn Pakoda (Corn Fritters)
    • Masala Peanuts - (Microwave, Air fryer)
    • Paneer Popcorn Recipe
    • Barbeque Nation Style Cajun Potatoes
    • Crispy Masala French Fries Recipe (Potato French Fries)
    • Air Fryer French Fries
    • Air Fryer Potato Wedges
    • Veg Chilli Cheese Toast (Chilli Cheese Toast on Tawa)
    • Bread Pizza without Oven (Tawa Bread Pizza)
    • Air Fryer Indian Bread Roll
    • Maddur Vada | Maddur Vade
    • Air Fryer Chana Dal Vada
    • Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
    • Roasted Peanuts - Air Fryer & Oven
    • Air Fryer Stir Fry Recipes
    • Roasted Aloo Gobi in Air Fryer
    • Bharwa Bhindi (Stuffed Okra)
    • Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe
    • Air Fryer Vegetables
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Indian Food Recipe Collections to try
    • 20+ Air Fryer Indian Recipes

    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 Bajji, 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. 

    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 with less oil usage without affecting the 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 Air fryer recipes provide hands-off, minimal supervision, and high-flavor meals.

    Our Other Top Air Fryer Picks

    • My Favorite: Instant Vortex 6-Quart Air Fryer.
    • Another Top Pick: Cosori Pro Air Fryer Oven Combo.
    • Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven
    • Best Air Fryer with Dual Basket Air Fryer: Ninja Foodi DualZone Air Fryer.

    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.

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

    Also, check out Indian Party Menu Ideas if you plan to host an event at your home.

    Here are 20+ Easy Air Fryer Indian Recipes

    Air Fryer Snacks/Appetizer Recipes

    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 - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill

    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.
    Check out this recipe
    tandoori malai broccoli tikka served on a plate with mint yogurt chutney, onions and lime wedge

    Malai Broccoli

    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.
    Check out this recipe
    aloo tikkis served on a plate with green and tamarind chutney on the side

    Aloo Tikki

    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    sabudana vada served on a plate with 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.
    Check out this recipe
    tandoori aloo served on a plate with lemon wedges and onion

    Tandoori Aloo - 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

    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.
    Check out this recipe
    air fried cauliflower in a plate with sauce on the side

    Air Fryer 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
    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
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe

    Beetroot Tikki|Beetroot Cutlet

    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Crispy Corn Pakoda served on a plate

    Crispy Corn Pakoda (Corn Fritters)

    Corn Pakora is an easy recipe in which deep-fried crisp corn fritters are made with chickpeas flour, sweet corn, and regular Indian spices.
    Check out this recipe
    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

    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
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
    Veg chili cheese toast placed in a layer on a black plate

    Veg Chilli Cheese Toast (Chilli Cheese Toast on Tawa)

    Chilli Cheese Toast on Tawa as its name suggest is a toast made from cheese, chilli and some veggies spread on top.
    Check out this recipe
    Bread Pizza without Oven served on a plate

    Bread Pizza without Oven (Tawa Bread Pizza)

    Quick, easy and delicious Bread Pizza made without Oven
    Check out this recipe

    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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

    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.
    Check out this recipe
    air fryer roasted peanuts served in a white bowl

    Roasted Peanuts - Air Fryer & Oven

    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

    Easy Aloo Gobi - Spiced Potatoes with Cauliflower made in the air fryer, packed with flavors.
    Check out this recipe
    air fryer bharwa bhindi recipe served on a plate with a lime wedge on the side

    Bharwa Bhindi (Stuffed Okra)

    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 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.
    Check out this recipe

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Indian foods can be made in an air fryer?

    A variety of vegetarian and vegan Indian recipes from snacks, appetizers, and stir-fries, to desserts, can be made in the air fryer at home.

    Why my food is 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 of 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 makes 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.

    More Indian Food Recipe Collections to try

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    20+ Air Fryer Indian Recipes

    Bhavana Patil
    A collection of over 20+ best quick and easy Indian Air Fryer recipes including vegetables, paneer and more. 
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    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Method: Air Fryer
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      September 30, 2023 at 11:53 pm

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