Air fryer onion kachori is a modern take on the traditional pyaaz ki kachori from the state of Rajasthan. This popular Indian snack is known for its flaky texture, spicy onion filling and golden brown outer layer. Usually deep-fried, pyaaz kachori is loved as a breakfast treat, evening snack or part of chaat recipes. This air-fried version keeps the same flavour and khasta texture while using very little oil and cooking at high heat for a crisp outer layer. With step photos and clear instructions, this recipe brings flaky kachoris into an easy, healthier format.
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How to make pyaz ki kachori in air fryer? (recipe video)
Ingredients
Kachori dough
- Plain flour or purpose flour
- Carom seeds
- Oil
- Salt
- Little water
Kachori filling
- Oil
- Cumin seeds
- Onions
- Green chillies
- Ginger
- Gram flour
- Coriander seeds
- Red chili powder
- Garam masala powder
- Turmeric
- Mango powder
- Fennel seeds
- Sugar
Step by step instructions
Step 1 and 2 - Heat oil, sauté onions with salt and cook until soft. Add gram flour, red chilli powder, fennel seeds, turmeric and amchur. Cook until the mixture becomes dry and aromatic.
Step 3 and 4 - Continue cooking the onion mixture on medium flame, stir in garam masala and allow it to cool completely.
Step 5 and 6: Add flour, carom seeds, oil and salt to a deep bowl and mix until crumbly. Knead with little water to form a stiff dough.
Step 7 and 8: Roll a portion of dough into a small circle, place filling inside. Pull edges together and seal.
Step 9 and 10: Lightly flatten the stuffed dough ball, brush oil and place in a single layer in the air fryer.Air fry at 185C|365F for 10 minutes.
Step 11 and 12 : Continue cooking,flipping halfway through and brushing with oil again.Cook for additional 8-10 minutes.
Related recipes
If you enjoy making air fryer onion kachori at home, here are a few more Indian snack recipes you may like. These variations include traditional khasta kachoris, mini party-style versions and other stuffed air fryer snacks-perfect for tea-time, festive spreads or weekend cooking.
Air fryer onion kachori recipe
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 cup plain flour all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon oil for brushing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon carom seeds
- ⅓ cup water
For the filling:
- 2 medium onions chopped
- 1 green chilli
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 tablespoon oil
- Salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
- ¼ teaspoon dry mango powder amchur
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoon gram flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
Instructions
- Make the filling: Heat oil in a pan, add onions and salt and cook until soft and lightly browned. Add gram flour and spices and stir until the mixture becomes dry and aromatic. Cool completely.
- Prepare the dough: Mix flour, salt, carom seeds and oil. Rub to form a coarse mixture. Add water gradually and knead a firm dough. Rest covered for 20 minutes.
- Shape kachoris: Divide dough into portions. Flatten each into a small disc, add a spoonful of onion filling, seal tightly and press lightly to shape.
- Air fry: Preheat air fryer at 185C/365F. Brush kachoris with oil, arrange in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes. Flip, brush again and air fry for another 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm with green chutney, sweet chutney or tamarind chutney.
Video
Variations & substitutions
Use a moong dal filling instead of onion for a protein-rich variation. Add a little potato to create a softer inner layer. Make mini kachoris in equal portions for tea parties and chaat recipes. Add crushed coriander seeds or mustard seeds for stronger flavour. Replace all-purpose flour with wheat flour for a rustic outer layer.
Replace green chillies with red chilli powder for milder heat. Swap amchur with lemon juice. Use roasted gram flour if onions release very little moisture. Replace coriander seeds with extra coriander powder. Reduce oil in dough but keep enough to maintain a flaky texture.
FAQ
Onion kachori, or pyaaz ki kachori, is a famous version from Rajasthan but the region also has dal kachori and mawa kachori.
Yes, deep fry small batches on medium flame until golden brown.
Cool on absorbent paper and store in an airtight container. Reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes.
Conclusion: Air fryer onion kachori delivers the same flaky texture and spicy filling as deep-fried pyaz ki kachori but with far less oil. It's an easy recipe for everyday snacking, festive menus or tea-time platters. With step photos and simple air fryer timing, this version ensures crisp results every single time
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