Crispy Air-Fried Pakoras
Crispy Air-Fried Pakoras deliver a light, crunchy bite with a warm blend of cumin, coriander, and curry powder enveloping tender cauliflower, potato, and onion. The chickpea flour batter toasts beautifully in the air fryer, giving a golden crust without excess oil. Serve these as a party starter, game-day snack, or a cozy tea-time treat with your favorite chutney.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Pakoras, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 67
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine cauliflower, chickpea flour, potatoes, water, red onion, salt, garlic, curry powder, coriander, cayenne pepper, and cumin in a large bowl and mix until well blended. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- 3
Scoop 2 tablespoons of batter into the prepared basket and press it flat. Repeat as many times as the basket allows without the pakoras touching. Spray the tops of each pakora with cooking spray.
- 4
Air-fry in the preheated air fryer for 8 minutes. Turn them over and cook for another 8 minutes. Move the pakoras to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the remaining batter.
- Calories 349.48 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 6.35 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 34.12 g 12%
- Total Fat 20.37 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 1.46 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 191.91 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 6.19 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 2.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.94 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 49.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.13 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 365.73 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 4.07 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 17.12 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Pakoras is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cauliflower, Cayenne Pepper, Chickpea Flour, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 349.48 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Pakoras made of?
- The main ingredients are Cauliflower, Cayenne Pepper, Chickpea Flour, Cooking Spray, Coriander Seed. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Pakoras?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 349.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Pakoras easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Pakoras healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Pakoras has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 349.48 calories and 6.35 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 191.91 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.46 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required