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 🌰 Crispy Air Fryer Onion Pakodas – Guilt-Free Crunch in Every Bite! 🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Serves: 3–4 🥰 Intro If you love the taste of traditional Indian onion pakodas but dread the mess (and calories!) of deep frying, this air fryer version is a total game-changer. These pakodas are crunchy outside, tender inside, and packed with spicy, aromatic flavors — all with just a teaspoon of oil! They’re perfect for your next evening chai session or as a party appetizer. Trust me, once you try them, you’ll never go back to frying. 🧅 Ingredients You’ll Need Ingredient Quantity Onion (thinly sliced) 1 large Salt To taste Gram flour (besan) ¾ cup Rice flour 2 tbsp Cilantro (finely chopped) 2 tbsp Green chilies (finely chopped) 1–2 Turmeric powder ½ tsp Red chili powder ½ tsp Coriander powder ½ tsp Carom seeds (ajwain) ½ tsp Garam masala A pinch Oil 1 tsp Water 3–4 tbsp (as needed) Oil spray For air fryer basket 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Prep the Onion....

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