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Corn Pakoda (Deep & Air Fryer)

Jan 25, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. 6 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Crispy Corn Pakoda or Corn Fritters is an easy, delicious Indian teatime snack recipe that is made with chickpeas flour, sweet corn, and some spices. I have shared both deep-fried and air fryer recipes.

It is a perfect snack recipe during the monsoon or winter season, and it tastes great when served with tomato ketchup or coconut chutney.

Crispy Corn Pakoda served on a plate
Crispy Corn Pakoda

This is one of the most loved snacks at our home. I have used frozen corn in this corn ke pakode recipe, but you can also use corn on the cob. Other corn recipes you may like to try corn bhel, spinach corn sandwich, spinach corn pakoda, corn fried rice, and sweet corn sundal.

How to Make Corn Pakoda at home

Coarsely grind the boiled sweet corn kernels. Pulse in a mixer/blender for few times.

In a large bowl, add the coarsely ground sweet corn, onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves, coriander leaves, turmeric, chat masala powder, jeera, besan, rice flour, and salt.

step to add crushed corn and spices to a bowl collage

Combine and mix well without adding any water. Add more besan if required.

step to mix collage

Now drop the corn pakoda mixture into the hot oil. Stir occasionally and fry on medium flame. Fry till the pakora turns crispy and golden brown.

Note: it takes approximately 10-12 minutes.

step to deep fry pakora collage

Drain them on kitchen tissues. Finally, serve crispy corn pakoda with masala tea and ketchup.

Crispy Corn Pakoda served on a plate

How to make Corn Pakoda/Fritters in Instant Vortex Air Fryer

Air fryers are great for cutting down on extra fat and calories, traditionally, these corn pakodas or fritters are made by deep-frying, but I am also sharing the air fryer version using Instant Vortex AirFryer for this recipe. 

Coarsely grind the boiled sweet corn kernels. Pulse in a mixer/blender for few times.

In a large bowl, add the coarsely ground sweet corn, onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves, coriander leaves, turmeric, chat masala powder, jeera, besan, rice flour, salt, and two teaspoons of oil.

Combine and mix well without adding any water. Add more besan if required.

step to make pakora mixture in a bowl collage

Place a sheet of parchment or lightly oiled aluminum foil in the basket/tray. Now spread the corn pakora mixture onto the foil into a single layer. Spray some oil on top of pakoras.

Using the display panel, select AIRFRY, adjust the temperature to 395°F (200°C), set the time to 10 minutes, and then touch START. So preheating starts for 2-3 minutes.

When the display indicates "Add Food" insert the cooking tray in the center position.

step to place pakora mixture on a butter paper and airfry collage
step to airfry

When the display indicates "Turn Food" carefully flip the pakoras.

step to airfry till golden brown and crisp collage

Once pakoras are crispy and golden brown, take them onto the plate and sprinkle chat masala powder.

Serve corn fritters hot with ketchup or green chutney.

airfryer corn pakora served on a plate with tomato ketchup

How to make Corn Pakoda in a Regular Air fryer?

Preheat Air Fryer for 3-4 minutes at 395°F (200°C).

Place the corn bhajiya mixture on a sheet of parchment or lightly oiled aluminum foil in the basket and fry for 10-12 minutes by flipping the pakoras in between.

Tips

  • To make sweet corn pakoda, you can use corn on the cob or frozen corn. I have used frozen corn in this recipe.
  • Do not make a fine paste of corn while grinding it. It should be coarsely ground.
  • If you dont have rice flour at home, you can add some cornflour to the pakora mix.
  • To Make the Jain version, you can skip onion and ginger-garlic paste.
  • If the batter is too watery, add some besan (chickpea flour).
  • Total cook time will vary based on the air fryer brand you use and how crispy you want.

More Sweet Corn Recipes

  • Spinach Corn Sandwich
  • Sweet Corn Soup
  • Corn Fried Rice
  • Avocado Corn Salad
  • Spinach Corn Pakoda
  • Corn Bhel

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  • Makhana Chivda
  • Zucchini Pakoda
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  • Paneer Tikka
  • Tandoori Gobi
  • Bhel Puri
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Crispy Corn Pakoda served on a plate

Crispy Corn Pakoda (Corn Fritters)

Bhavana Patil
Corn Pakora is an easy recipe in which deep-fried crisp corn fritters are made with chickpeas flour, sweet corn, and regular Indian spices.
4.86 from 7 votes
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Servings: 2
Calories : 104
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Air Fryer, Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sweet corn kernels boiled and crushed coarsely
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup besan/gram flour/chickpea flour
  • 1 tablespoon rice flour
  • 2-3 green chilies finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric/haldi
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala OR garam masala powder
  • ¼ cup coriander leaves (cilantro) finely chopped
  • few curry leaves chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cumin/jeera seeds
  • salt to taste
  • oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

  • Coarsely grind the boiled sweet corn kernels. Pulse in a mixer/blender for few times.
  • In a large bowl, add the coarsely ground sweet corn, onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves, coriander leaves, turmeric, chat masala powder, jeera, besan, rice flour, and salt.
    step to add crushed corn and spices to a bowl collage
  • Combine and mix well without adding any water. Add more besan if required.
    step to mix collage
  • Now drop the corn pakoda mixture into the hot oil.
  • Stir occasionally and fry on medium flame. Fry till the pakora turns crispy and golden brown in color. Note: takes approximately 10-12 minutes.
    step to deep fry pakora collage
  • Drain them on kitchen tissues. Finally, serve crispy corn pakoda with masala tea and ketchup.
    Crispy Corn Pakoda served on a plate

Instant Vortex Air Fryer:

  • Place a sheet of parchment or lightly oiled aluminum foil in the basket/tray. Now spread the corn pakora mixture onto the foil into a single layer. Spray some oil on top of pakoras.
  • Using the display panel, select AIRFRY, adjust the temperature to 395°F (200°C), set the time to 10 minutes, and then touch START. So preheating starts for 2-3 minutes.
  • When the display indicates "Add Food" insert the cooking tray in the center position.
  • When the display indicates "Turn Food" carefully flip the pakoras.
  • Once pakoras are crispy and golden brown, take them onto the plate and sprinkle chat masala powder.

Corn Pakoda in Regular Airfryer

  • Preheat Air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 395°F (200°C).
  • Place the corn bhajiya mixture on a sheet of parchment or lightly oiled aluminum foil in the basket and fry for 10-12 minutes by flipping the pakoras in between.

Notes

  • To make sweet corn pakoda, you can use corn on the cob or frozen corn. I have used frozen corn in this recipe.
  • Do not make a fine paste of corn while grinding it. It should be coarsely ground.
  • If you dont have rice flour at home, you can add some cornflour to the pakora mix.
  • To Make the Jain version, you can skip onion and ginger-garlic paste.
  • Add some besan (chickpea flour) if the batter is too watery.
  • Total cook time will vary based on the air fryer brand you use and how crispy you want.
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 17.3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.7mg
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  1. Justin says

    March 24, 2020 at 10:17 pm

    Great post.

    Reply
    • bhavana says

      March 25, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      thank you

      Reply
  2. Nicole says

    June 02, 2020 at 4:46 am

    5 stars
    Hi there, You've done an incredible job. I'll definitely digg it
    and personally suggest to my friends. I am sure they will be benefited
    from this site.

    Reply
  3. bhavana says

    August 15, 2020 at 1:11 am

    Thank you Carmen for sharing your feedback ? Have a good day ?

    Reply
  4. Rosie says

    February 24, 2023 at 8:13 am

    4 stars
    I really like that you showed 3 different ways to cook these pakoras... Just made them in my Ninja Grill/Fryer and they are so tasty! Many thanks!

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      March 01, 2023 at 12:37 pm

      Hi Rosie, thank you so much for sharing your feedback, i am so glad you liked it.

      Reply

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