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Traditional Bread Pakora | Air fryer Bread pakora recipe

Bread pakora is best served hot with some chutney. Whether you like them fried or make them in air fryer, they are perfect for tea time.Learn to make it here.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: air fryer bread pakora, bread fritters, bread pakoda, bread pakora, fritters
Servings: 3
Author: bhavana bhatia

Equipment

  • kadai/frying pan (traditional method)
  • air fryer for low oil version
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 6 slices white or brown bread
  • 1 cup mashed boiled potatoes
  • ½ cup besan / gram flour / chickpea flour
  • ½ cup red lentil flour / masoor dal flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder divided
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder divided, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided, or to taste
  • Green chutney as needed
  • Tomato ketchup tamarind chutney or pickle masala, optional
  • Oil spray or oil for brushing

Instructions

  • Mash the boiled potatoes. Add about half the salt and spices and mix well.
  • Spread green chutney over one bread slice. Add an even layer of potato filling and cover with another slice.
  • Repeat with the remaining bread and cut each sandwich diagonally into two triangles.
  • Add besan, red lentil flour, remaining spices, salt and baking soda to a bowl.
  • Add 1 cup water and whisk into a smooth batter.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 185°C / 365°F for 5 minutes.
  • Dip each bread triangle into the batter, coating all sides. Allow excess batter to drip off.
  • Arrange the coated bread pakora in a single layer in the air fryer and lightly spray or brush with oil.
  • Air fry at 185°C / 365°F for 12–13 minutes, flipping halfway through and lightly oiling the other side.
  • Serve immediately with green chutney, tamarind chutney or ketchup.

Video

Notes

Tip: To make it extra spicy you can replace sauce with spicy pickle masala.
The batter for air fryer pakora should not be too thick,else they might taste raw.
Deep-fried variation: Prepare the stuffed bread in the same way. For a traditional version, make a thicker besan-only batter by adding water gradually. Coat the bread sandwiches and deep fry in medium-hot oil until golden and crisp on both sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 2g