Air Fryer Cabbage Pakora

5 from 17 votes

This air fryer pakora is prepared with shredded cabbage and gram flour and comes out as the best, crispy pakora you've ever tasted!

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegan

Allergen: Dairy free, Gluten free

Difficulty: Easy

Servings:

Calories: 198kcal

Chop the cabbage into thin strips.
Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2½ cup cabbage thinly chopped, 1½ cup onions sliced, 1 cup besan flour, ¼ cup rice flour, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder, ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder, 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Add oil and squeeze them with your hands so that the cabbage and onions release excess water.
1 tablespoon corn oil
The mixture would have a dry and thick batter consistency now. If required, add 1-2 tablespoons of water so that the batter comes together.
Preheat your air fryer. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or a baking sheet.
Add bite-sized pakora batter to the basket, making sure not to overcrowd it, and spray or brush oil on top.
Air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve air fryer pakora warm with chutney or ketchup. Enjoy!

Chop the cabbage and onions very thin for crispier pakoras.
Add rice flour to the batter for extra crispiness.
Air fry at 380 F for 15 minutes. If needed, add two more minutes to get the crispness.
Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, cumin seeds, or ajwain seeds to the batter for extra flavor.
Add chopped curry leaves to the batter for extra flavor.
Add any choice of your vegetables to the batter and make it your own vegetable pakora.
Instead of red chili powder, you can use chopped green chili for a spicier version.