Cooked to perfection, these golden crispy air fried pakodas are healthy and tasty.

Take a large onion (about 250 grams) and thinly slice them.
Transfer the sliced onions into a large bowl. Add salt and gently massage the onions using your hand.
Cover the bowl with a plate and let it sit for 10 minutes, this helps in releasing moisture from the onions.
After 10 minutes, add besan, rice flour and all other ingredients. Mix well and make sure the mixture is stiff and not soggy.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of oil. This helps to keep pakodas soft from the inside. So don't skip it.

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (176°C) for 3-5 mins. Spray or brush some oil so that the pakodas don’t stick to the bottom of air fryer pan.
Drop the pakoda mixture on the air fryer pan. You can make any size of your choice. I was able to make 10-12 pakodas from this mixture.
Air fry at 350°F (176°C) for 10-12 minutes or until edges start browning and turn crispy. Flip the pakodas or shake the basket halfway through and spray some oil on the pakodas.
Sprinkle chaat masala, and enjoy 🙂

Onions shouldn’t be too thick or too thin.
Do not add any extra water, the moisture from onions should be enough to form the dough.
You may add additional 1-2 tablespoons of besan if required.
Every air fryer is different, so adjust the time and temperature accordingly.