Vada Pav (Air Fryer)

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, add the boiled potatoes, salt, turmeric powder, garlic, and serrano pepper.

Step 2

In a small pan, heat the oil on medium flame.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and allow them to crackle.

Step 4

Add the curry leaves and turn off the flame.

Step 5

Put the tempering into the mixing bowl.

Step 6

CAUTION! Wait for 5 minutes and allow the oil to cool as it will be very hot.

Step 7

Mix and mash all the ingredients using your hands or a potato masher.

Step 8

Make about 15 balls of equal size weighing around 35 grams each or 2 tablespoons.

Step 9

In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients from the list "For the chickpeas batter" except water.

Step 10

Slowly add water and continue mixing with a whisk to avoid any lumps.

Step 11

Make a smooth thick batter of flowing consistency.

Step 12

Optionally allow the batter to rest for about 30 minutes.

Step 13

Preheat the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 390 °F.

Step 14

Place parchment paper in the air fryer basket.

Step 15

Dip each ball in the batter and coat it well with a spoon.

Step 16

Place them one by one in the air fryer basket on parchment paper.

Step 17

Air fry the fritters for 10-12 minutes at 390 °F.

Step 18

After 6-7 minutes, spray oil on the vadas using an oil sprayer or apply using a basting brush.

Step 19

Air fry for the remaining time at 390 °F.

Step 20

Optionally, if needed, you can flip the vada and air fry for the last minute to ensure the bottom side is well cooked as well.

Step 21

Carefully remove them from the air fryer once they are golden brown.

Step 22

Slice the dinner rolls and apply cilantro chutney and garlic chutney as per taste.

Step 23

Place a vada inside and enjoy the vada pav.