Air fryer papad is a quick way to crisp a ready-made papad without deep frying it. Brush or spray it lightly with oil, air fry until crisp, then serve plain or top it with chopped onion, tomato, coriander, lemon and chilli for masala papad.
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Air fryer masala papad - video recipe
Ingredients
To make air fryer papad, you will need the following ingredients:
- Papad - Take raw papad
- Cooking spray or oil - Any oil that has a high smoking point
Toppings
These are required if you want to make masala papad.
- Onions - Chop them into small pieces
- Tomato - Chop them into small pieces
- Coriander - finely chopped
- Lemon juice - to garnish on top
- Salt - Optional
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how to fry papad in air fryer ?
- Before starting, make sure to preheat the air fryer to a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius or 355 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, it is recommended to lightly coat or brush the papad with either cooking spray or a small amount of oil.

- In the air fryer basket, you can place up to two papads at a time for cooking.

- Cook the poppadums for approximately 2 minutes, or continue cooking until they reach a crispy and golden brown texture.

- Create a speedy combination by mixing together finely chopped onions and tomatoes.

- If you prefer, you can add a sprinkle of salt to the air fryer papad, along with the onion and tomato mix. To add a burst of flavor, you can garnish the dish with a generous amount of freshly chopped coriander leaves, a squeeze of zesty lemon juice, and a sprinkle of fiery red chili powder. It is recommended that you serve this promptly without delay.

Masala papad in air fryer| air fryer masala poppadum recipe
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- oil spray
Ingredients
For air fryer papadum
- 2 pieces papad
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 small tomatoes chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander for garnish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice for garnish
- pinch red chilli powder optional for garnish
Instructions
How to make masala papad in air-fryer?
- Prior to cooking, it is important to preheat the air fryer to a temperature of 180C/355F.
- Take the papad and lightly coat or brush it with either cooking spray or oil.
- To achieve the best results, it is recommended to place two papad at a time in the air fryer basket. Cook the papad for approximately two minutes, or until they reach a desired level of crispiness and turn a beautiful golden brown color.
- Take some onions and tomatoes and quickly mix them together.
- Sprinkle some salt (optional) on the air fryer papad ,with onion & tomato mix, garnish with coriander,lemon juice and red chilli powder(optional) and serve immediately.
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Variations for masala papad in air fryer
- You can experiment with different types of papad or fryums, such as pipe fryums or fryums with different shapes and sizes.
- For added flavor, consider seasoning the papad or fryums with spices or herbs such as cumin, coriander, or chili powder before cooking.
- For a unique and flavorful taste, consider using different cooking oils such as coconut oil or olive oil.
- Papad cooked in an air fryer can be enjoyed with a variety of dipping sauces such as chutney, salsa, hummus, or any other sauce of your choice.
FAQ
In approximately two to three minutes you can cook air fryer poppadum until they become crisp and golden brown.
Poppadum is not a type of food that can be cooked with an instant pot, so it is not the ideal method for preparing it. The general consensus is that the best way to cook your food is either through an air fryer or a stove.
If you would like to fry poppadum, you have the option of doing so on a stovetop or in a deep fryer with oil . However, air fryer papad is a healthier alternative.
Conclusion
Conclusion: Serve air-fried papad immediately after cooking because it can soften if left under moist toppings for too long. Add the masala topping only when you are ready to eat.






C DSouza says
How do you prevent the pappads from flying around in the air fryer?
bhavana bhatia says
Generally,the airfryer push the hot air down to cook so the papad should not fly, however you can use a steel mesh to cover the flying papad in the air fryer basket.
Hope this helps.