Are you craving Pakoda bread? Now enjoy it guilt-free with this air fryer recipe

Pakoda naan has a special place in the hearts of Indians. While they especially enjoy them at afternoon tea time, their cravings can start at any time. The sensation of biting into these triangular fried bread snacks is one of the most incredible sensations. However, they are also high in calories, which makes them a poor choice for people trying to eat healthy. But hold on; You don’t have to completely deprive yourself of such snacks. After all, everyone deserves their fair share of indulging in such foods. Wondering how this is possible? Well, it all depends on how you prepare the bread pakodas. In this article, we share with you an air fryer recipe that you can enjoy completely guilt-free.

Is Pakoda air fryer healthy?

The answer is yes! Bread pakodas made in an air fryer reduce calories to a great extent. This is because compared to the traditional frying method, this process contains very little oil or oil at all. By preparing bread pakoda in this way, you can enjoy the same taste without harming your health. Now isn’t that a win-win situation?
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How to prepare pakoda bread in an air fryer How to prepare air fryer pakodas

To make this version of Pakoda Bread Fry, start by spreading the mint chutney on the bread slices. Now spread the cooked potato mixture over it and cover it with another slice. Cut the slices of bread diagonally and set aside. In the next step, add the hips to a bowl along with haldi, red chili powder, salt, baking soda and semolina to make a thick paste. Dip the bread slices in the batter and allow the excess batter to drip off. Cover the air fryer basket with oil paper and place the bread pakodas on it. Heat the fryer for 5-7 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Fry the pakoda bread in the air for a few minutes. This will take about 10 minutes. You can rub some oil in between them and flip them over. After cooking, remove from the fryer and serve with hot chutney or ketchup. Click here for the complete recipe for Air Fryer Pakoda Bread.

How to prevent pakoda bread from sticking to the frying basket?

One of the common problems that you may face when using this method is that the bread pakodas stick to the air fryer basket. Because with this method we use less oil. However, do not hesitate to grease the basket a little. Do not worry; This amount of oil will not harm your health. Also make sure you never overcrowd the basket with all the naan pakodas as this can cause them to stick together and make a mess.
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Try this delicious pakoda air fryer recipe and enjoy it for your next meeting. In the meantime, here are some other stir-fry vegetarian snack recipes that you should try.