air fryer corn fritters recipe
Make crispy, healthy Corn Tikki using steamed corn, tofu, potatoes, and mint. Air fried at 180°C for 20 minutes—perfect for guilt-free snacking!
Ingredients
- 2 cups steamed corn kernels lightly crushed or coarsely blended
- 150 gm firm tofu crumbled or grated
- 150 gm potatoes about 2 medium-sized, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Lightly Crush the CornAdd steamed sweet corn kernels to a food processor and pulse a few times until lightly crushed. Avoid over-blending — a bit of texture helps create crispy corn fritters.
- Add Tofu and SeasoningsTo the crushed corn, add crumbled firm tofu, dried herbs, garlic powder, and salt. Blend briefly to combine without overmixing.
- Combine with Grated PotatoesTransfer the blended mixture to a large bowl. Add grated boiled potatoes and gently mix everything using a spoon or your hands until a sticky, pliable dough forms. If needed, squeeze out any excess moisture.
- Shape the FrittersScoop tablespoons of batter using a spoon or cookie scoop. Form into circular shapes and flatten slightly into patties. Arrange on a parchment paper-lined tray and brush or spray with olive oil.
- Freeze for StabilityFreeze the fritters for a couple of hours to firm up. This step helps maintain shape and gives the crispiest corn fritters when air fried.
- Air Fry Until GoldenPreheat your air fryer to 180°C (360°F). Arrange fritters in a single layer and air fry for 10–12 minutes on the first side, or until light golden brown.
- Flip each patty and continue air frying for another 10–12 minutes until the second side is crisp and evenly browned. The total time may vary slightly based on the amount of oil and fritter size.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy these delicious air fryer corn fritters. Optionally you can also serve it with a dollop of sour cream for a vegetarian option.