air fryer chickpea tofu fritters recipe
hot crispy chickpea tofu fritters is a protein rich recipe which can be made in air fryer for a low oil starter.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- oil spray
- large bowl
- parchment paper / baking sheet
- tray
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup chickpeas boiled
- 2 medium potatoes = 150 gm grated potatoes
- 1 potato mashed
- 150 gm firm tofu
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon mint
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine boiled chickpeas, grated potatoes, mashed potato, tofu, mint leaves, ginger-garlic paste, coriander powder, and salt.
- Mash & Mix : Use a fork or potato masher to mash the chickpeas slightly while mixing everything until well combined and cohesive.Shape the cutlets. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into small patties.
- Freeze to Firm Up: Place the tikkis on a lined tray, freeze for 3–4 hours for better shape retention during air frying.
- Air Fry the Tikkis: Preheat air fryer to 180°C | 355 ℉ for 5 mins. Place the tikkis in the basket and air fry for 20–22 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve these hot crispy chickpea tofu fritters for a protein rich recipe.