25+ Indian Air Fryer Recipes

Indian Air Fryer Recipe collection is full of quick and easy vegetarian recipes. These vegetarian Indian recipes include variety of appetizers, curry and stir-fry dishes, Indian snacks, paneer recipes, and more.

Air fryer Indian Food highlights the evolution of traditional recipes with health-conscious cooking. It is an integration of Indian flavors with air fryer technology.

You will amazed how many different air fryer Indian recipes you can make with this popular kitchen gadget.

Why use Air Fryer for Indian Cooking?

The air fryer is super useful to make for a variety of healthy Indian foods. The biggest advantage is that it can help you cut back on deep frying.

If you love crispy food and want make it without using too much oil and deep frying, use an air fryer. This guide ensures a seamless transition from conventional methods to the optimal utilization of modern kitchen appliance.

From the crispy snacks to the succulent mains, each recipe has been meticulously tested to showcase the air fryer's efficiency in rendering traditional Indian flavors.

Let's start with some easy and delicious appetizers and Air fryer Indian Snacks. Serve them with Green Chutney , Tomato Chutney and Sweet Date Tamarind Chutney.

Samosa Puff Pastry Pinwheels

Samosa Puff Pastry Pinwheels recipe is delightful fusion of flavors. Perfectly flaky layers encase a spiced filling for a snack that's easy to make and impossible to resist.

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Kothimbir Vadi - Cilantro Fritters - Air Fryer

Learn to make best Kothimbir Vadi or Cilantro Fritters using Instant Pot and air fryer. This vegan and gluten free recipe uses cilantro, chickpea flour and some delicious Indian spices. Make these delectable savory cakes for appetizer, snack, breakfast or side dish.

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Paneer Tikka Recipe

Learn to make best Tandoori Paneer Tikka using an air fryer, oven or on the grill. This recipe makes restaurant style Punjabi grilled paneer appetizer.

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Aloo Tikki Recipe

Aloo Tikki is a popular Indian street food. This recipe is perfect for teatime snack, light lunch or appetizer. It is very easy to make restaurant quality Aloo Tikki at home.

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Paneer Tacos - Indian Mexican Fusion Recipe

Paneer Tacos with fajita vegetables are beautiful and delicious Indo-Mexican fusion Tacos. Dazzle your guests with these delicious street style desi tacos.

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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas - Air Fryer Masala Chana

Crispy Roasted Chickpeas is a delicious and healthy snack. Learn to make delightfully crispy chickpeas using air fryer or oven. You will love this detailed recipe to make plant protein rich easy snack at home.

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Cheese Potato Poppers - Croquettes- Snack Balls

Cheese potato cheese poppers are absolutely delicious snack balls full of delicious flavors. They are fun to eat especially the cheese pull and the tingling jalapeno spiciness.

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Roasted Poha Chivda Recipe

Roasted Poha Chivda is a popular Indian namkeen snack . It's a crispy, flavorful mix of flattened rice (poha), nuts, and aromatic spices.

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Roasted Makhana (Oven or Air Fryer) | Kitchen At Hoskins

Roasted Makhana or fox nuts is healthy, crispy, flavorful, and addictive - Make it easy in your oven or air fryer!

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Photo credit: Roasted Makhana Recipe from Kitchen At Hoskins

Air Fryer Pakora

Crispy & golden Air Fryer Pakoras are cooked to perfection. These air fried onion bhaji are an ideal snack with chai! Vegan & gluten-free.

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Photo credit: Air Fryer Pakora Recipe from Piping Pot Curry

Masala Peanuts Recipe (Air Fryer Sing Bhujia Recipe)

These air fryer masala peanuts turned out super crunchy and perfectly spiced. This Haldiram-style sing bhujia makes the perfect tea-time snack.

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Photo credit: Masala Peanuts Recipe from Spice up the Curry

Methi Muthia Recipe (Steamed, Fried, Air-Fryer)

Methi muthia is a delicious tea-time snack from Gujarat. Here I am sharing 3 methods - Steamed, Deep-fried, Air-Fryer.

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Photo credit: Methi Muthia Recipe from Spice Up The Curry

Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

To make best Jalapeno poppers, try our 4-ingredient, easy-to-follow recipe. It guarantees crispy perfection, whether baked or air-fried, for a crowd-pleasing treat at gatherings, game days, or casual get-togethers.

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Air Fryer Chakli | Murukku

Air fryer chakli (murukku) is delicious, low-fat, and way healthier than the traditional deep-fried version. It is vegan and nut-free.

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Photo credit: Chakli / Murukku recipe by Living Smart and Healthy

Indian Main Course Recipes made in Air Fryer

There Indian recipes for Airfryer also includes different vegetarian sir fries and curries. They are perfect for lunch and dinners. Plus they are easy, low oil and effortless to make ! Let's check these Indian veg recipes in airfryer.

Stuffed Okra - Bharwa Bhindi Recipe

Stuffed Okra or Bharwa Bhindi is a popular Indian side dish easy to make in airfryer or on the stove. Okra is stuffed with spicy and tangy masala filling to make this low calorie, vegan and gluten free recipe.

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Air Fryer Baingan Bharta Recipe

Baingan bharta in air fryer is a simple way to roast eggplant without open flame while still getting soft, mashed texture and smoky flavor. Roast at 400°F until charred, peel, mash, and cook into a spiced onion-tomato base for authentic bharta taste.

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Tindora Stir Fry - Ivy Gourd Fry in Air Fryer

Learn to make a tasty tindora stir fry or a spicy tindora curry using an air fryer. This vegan Indian vegetable stir fry is full of delicious spices and perfect for dinner.

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower - Tandoori Gobhi

Whole Roasted Cauliflower is beautifully crusted on the outside and moist-tender inside. This gorgeous preparation of whole spicy cauliflower will make a star centerpiece at any dinner party. 

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Veg Manchurian Recipe

Veg Manchurian is popular Indo-Chinese starter. This Indian street food is popular party appetizer. Airfryer option is low calorie, figure friendly, vegan and easy.

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Roasted Cauliflower in Air fryer or oven

Air Fryer cauliflower florets are crispy, crunchy and delicious. If you’re looking for a healthy vegetable side dish for dinner, look no further.

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Crispy Gobi Manchurian

Crispy gobi manchurian - crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a delightfully sweet and savory sauce. You will love the flavors so much and want to make this on repeat!

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Photo credit: Air Fryer Gobi Manchurian from The Belly Rules The Mind

Air Fryer Aloo Gobi (Roasted Potatoes And Cauliflower)

Use your air fryer to make the perfect aloo gobi! A delicious Indian dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and a blend of aromatic spices. Learn how to prepare it in no time!

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Photo credit: Air Fryer Aloo Gobi from Mrishtanna

Bharwa Karela Recipe | Stuffed Karela Recipe

This is a delicious recipe of bharwa karela or stuffed bittergourd. I have shared both the Air fryer and shallow frying methods. Do try.

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Photo credit: Bharwan Karela recipe by Rachna Cooks

Air Fryer Corn Fritters

Air fryer corn fritters are perfect for appetizer, snack, breakfast, lunch, or hearty dinner. These are vegan and gluten free corn fritters.

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I often serve Indian curries with Jeera Rice ( cumin rice). You can also easily make naan in the air fryer to accompany the curries.

Naan Bread in Air Fryer - Culinary Shades

Naan is a leavened Indian bread popularly served in Indian restaurants. It is very easy to make naan at home. Check out how to make naan in the air fryer.

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Photo credit: Air Fryer Naan from Culinary Shades

Air Fryer Naan Pizza

Air fryer naan pizza recipe makes best single serve Margherita Pizza in just 15 minutes. Naan is an Indian flatbread that works perfectly as a pizza crust.

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Some fusion Indian desserts that can be also made in the air fryer.

Sweet Coconut Pastry

Sweet coconut puff pastry or Indian Gujiya Pastry recipe is perfect to make in air fryer. It is a simple and easy recipe perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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