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Air Fried Veggie Cutlets for Weight Loss
Lavanya

Crispy Air-Fried Veggie Cutlets

Enjoy these guilt-free, crispy vegetable cutlets made with zero oil. A perfect high-fiber, low-calorie snack for your Weight Loss Iftar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: iftar, Snack
Cuisine: Continental, Indian
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Mixed Vegetables: 2 cups Boiled & Mashed: Carrots, Peas, Beans, and 1 small Potato
  • Paneer Crumbled or Tofu: 1/2 cup (For extra protein)
  • Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1 tsp
  • Green Chili: 1 Finely chopped
  • Garam Masala: 1/2 tsp
  • Amchur Dry Mango Powder: 1/2 tsp
  • Bread Crumbs or Roasted Oats Powder: 3-4 tbsp For binding
  • Salt: To taste
  • Fresh Coriander: 2 tbsp Chopped
  • Oil Spray: Optional Only for extra crispiness

Method
 

  1. Mash & Mix: In a large bowl, combine the boiled mashed vegetables and crumbled paneer.
  2. Seasoning: Add ginger-garlic paste, green chili, garam masala, amchur powder, salt, and fresh coriander.
  3. Binding: Add bread crumbs (or oats powder) and mix well until it forms a soft dough-like consistency.
  4. Shaping: Take small portions and shape them into round or oval cutlets.
  5. Air Fryer Setup: Pre-heat your air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes.
  6. Air Frying: Place the cutlets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. (Optional: Give a light spray of oil).
  7. Cooking: Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve: Serve hot with green chutney or the Greek yogurt dip we mentioned in the post.

Notes

Pro-Tip: "Don't have an air fryer? You can also bake these in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20 minutes!.
Nutrition Facts (Approximate per 2 cutlets):
  • Calories: 110 kcal
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Fat: 2g (Mostly from paneer)