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    Air fryer Bombay potatoes | potato fry recipe

    Aug 26, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    Bombay potatoes or Bombay aloo is an easy version of traditional jeera aloo. This Indian potato fry recipe is crispy and delicious. Actually aloo fry forms a base of many curries where other veggies are mixed with potatoes once they are cooked. Beans, okra, aubergine,peas, fenugreek and peppers. You can make it as a side for any curry or lentils. Serve it with rice or roti. You can also use it as main course if you are in a rush. It tastes great with some yogurt or pickle too.

    Potatoes are so versatile. Boil them, mash them roast them, everything looks fabulous with them. Learn to make this easy crispy aloo fry recipe here. It tastes awesome as a side to your creamy vegan or traditional dal makhani too.There are other recipes that you can make with potato in the airfryer such as air fryer Potato skins , air fryer Potato chips , air fryer smashed potatoes or air fryer potato cheese balls. You may also use the air fryer to cook frozen snacks such as pizza pockets,spring rolls,frozen pizza,frozen samosa or reheat leftover fries and leftover pizza in the airfryer.

    You can use the airfryer to cook different vegetables such as air fryer brussel sprouts, air fryer asparagus, air fryer corn, air fryer zucchini , air fryer yellow squash, air fryer red sweet potato, air fryer sweet potato ,air fryer whole cauliflower, air fryer okra, air fryer mushrooms, air fryer beans, air fryer whole mushrooms , air fryer tomatoes.

    jeera aloo in air fryer
    Bombay potatoes in air fryer
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    Equipment

    • mixing bowl
    • air fryer
    • sieve

    Ingredients

    • potatoes
    • oil
    • cumin seeds
    • coriander powder
    • turmeric powder
    • garam masala
    • paprika or red chilli powder
    • salt

    Instructions

    Follow the below instructions to make aloo fry in air fryer .

    • Peel and cut the potatoes in cubes,Soak them in cold water for 3-4 hours.You may use them directly without soaking, Soaking helps to get more crispier potatoes.
    potato fry recipe step 1
    • Drain the water from the potatoes.
    potato fry recipe step 2
    • Toss the potato pieces with 1 tablespoon oil (no ,salt/seasoning now)
    potato fry recipe step 3
    • Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C for 10 mins. Place them in the tray in a single layer in the preheated air fryer.
    potato fry recipe step 4
    • Air fry the potato cubes at 200 deg C for 12-13 mins, stirring once/twice in between using a spatula.
    potato fry recipe step 5
    • Make the seasoning mix in a bowl with 1 tbsp. oil.
    potato fry recipe step 6
    • Add the potatoes to the bowl.
    potato fry recipe step 7
    • Toss the potatoes in it.
    potato fry recipe step 8
    • Continue to cook at 200 deg C for 8-10 minutes or until you get the desired crispness(optionally spray oil once between the cook)
    potato fry recipe step 9
    • Serve immediately.
    potato fry recipe step 10

    Variation

    There are many ways of making this recipe. Traditionally, it is made in a skillet. You can add any tempering to this potato fry Indian recipe. You may use mustard seeds while others use both cumin and mustard. Some people love to boil them and they fry them with little oil in a skillet. Others like to add raw potatoes and dried mango powder to the curry. Some even like to add onions and tomatoes to it. That is the versatility Indian cuisine offers.

    Substitution

    You can use any kind of potatoes for this recipe.Yukon Gold, King Edward, Russet and Sebago all taste good.

    Storage

    Store it in refrigerator for 3-4 days. However, it is very likely you will finish this on same day.

    Related links

    • Easy vegan lentil soup | Curry lentil soup recipe
    • Potato cheese balls
    • Bombay bhel puri
    • 10+ potato recipes in air fryer
    • aloo gobi/ cauliflower and potato curry
    • Vegan dal makhani
    aloo fry in air fryer
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    Air fried Bombay potatoes

    To make this crispy potato fry, use your air fryer with little oil and spices.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Curries and Lentils
    Cuisine: Indian
    Keyword: bombay potatoes, jeera aloo
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • ½ kg potatoes peeled and cubed
    • 2-3 tbsp. oil
    • 1 tbsp. cumin seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika or red chilli powder
    • Salt

    Instructions

    • Peel and cut the potatoes in cubes, Soak them in cold water for 3-4 hours. You may use them directly without soaking, Soaking helps to get more crispier potatoes.
    • Drain the water from the potatoes.
    • Toss the potato pieces with 1 tablespoon oil (no ,salt/seasoning now)
    • Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C for 10 mins. Place them in the tray in a single layer in the preheated air fryer.
    • Air fry the potato cubes at 200 deg C for 12-13 mins, stirring once/twice in between using a spatula.
    • Make the seasoning mix in a bowl with 1 tbsp. oil.
    • Add the potatoes to the bowl. Toss the potatoes in it.
    • Continue to cook at 200 deg C for 8-10 minutes or until you get the desired crispness. (optionally spray oil once between the cook)
    • Serve immediately.

    FAQ

    Which is the best potato for roasting?

    The varieties that work well include the following.
    Russet
    Yukon Gold
    Kind Edward
    Royal Dutch cream
    Royal blue / Purple
    Depending on where you live, you will find one variety or other. I have even tried with plain brushed potatoes and it turned out well once I soaked the potato cubes in water for 3-4 hours. Using a specific variety as mentioned above with give more crispier potato fry.

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