Air Fryer Pakoras
These are fried vegetable cakes. They use cauliflower and potatoes.
The chickpea flour makes them hold together. Using an air fryer means they use less oil.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 10, 2026Share
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Description
These are fried vegetable cakes. They use cauliflower and potatoes.
The chickpea flour makes them hold together. Using an air fryer means they use less oil.
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Ingredients 12
2 cups chopped cauliflower
1.25 cups chickpea flour (besan)
1 cup diced yellow potatoes
0.75 cup water
0.5 red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon coriander
0.5 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or more to taste
0.5 teaspoon cumin
cooking spray
Instructions
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1
Put the cauliflower, chickpea flour, potatoes, water, onion, salt, garlic, and spices in a bowl. Stir well and let it sit for 10 minutes.
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Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. Use oil spray to grease the basket.
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3
Put 2 tablespoons of batter in the basket and flatten it. Leave space between each piece and spray the tops with oil.
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Cook for 8 minutes. Turn them over and cook for another 8 minutes. Put them on paper towels and repeat until all batter is gone.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 81 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 1g
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Sodium 891mg
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Total Carbohydrate 14g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 4g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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