Air Fryer Onion Bhaji

Bhaji is popular Indian deep-fried onion treat; this recipe comes without the oily guilt, thanks to an air fryer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 40 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons water, or as needed
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin
• 0.66666668653488 cup chickpea flour (besan)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix red onion, yellow onion, salt, jalapeno, garlic, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, and cumin in a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Add chickpea flour and water. Stir to combine into a thick batter. Add more water if necessary. Let mixture rest for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter into the basket and flatten. Repeat as many times as your basket allows without the bhajis touching.

Step 4

Cook in the preheated air fryer for 6 minutes. Mist the tops of each bhaji with cooking spray. Flip and cook 6 additional minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining batter.