Air Fried Crispy Corn Chaat

Crispy corn is indeed a popular item on the menu of Barbeque Nation, and it’s no surprise why it’s such a hit among diners. This dish features tender corn kernels that are coated with a crispy, flavorful batter and then deep-fried to golden perfection. What makes Barbeque Nation’s crispy corn stand out is its unique blend of spices and seasonings. The corn is typically tossed in a mixture of tangy chaat masala, spicy red chili powder, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant herbs like coriander. This combination creates a burst of flavors that tickles the taste buds and leaves you craving for more. I have tried a healthier version of this by air-frying the corn kernels instead of deep frying them.

Air-Fried Crispy Corn is made by coating the boiled corn kernels with a blend of sauces and spices and coating them in a dry flour mix and dusting them well. At this stage you can either deep fry or air fry them. And once they are golden-brown and crunchy, add in your favourite seasonings, chopped vegetables and herbs and serve them before they turn soggy!

What truly sets this snack apart is its versatility. Whether you’re hosting a party, snacking on the go or simply craving a tasty treat, Air Fried Crispy Corn Chaat is the perfect choice. It’s easy to make, requires minimal ingredients, and is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.

Air Fried Crispy Corn Chaat

Course: SnacksCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Total timeminutes

Boil some corn kernels, fire up your air fryer and get ready to experience the magic of Air Fried Crispy Corn Chaat!

Ingredients

• Boiled Sweet Corn – 2 cups

• Oil – 1 tbsp

• Soy Sauce – 2 tsp

• Salt –½ -1 tsp

• Chilli Powder – 1 tsp

• Ginger-Garlic Powder/Paste – ½ tsp (optional)

• Corn Flour – ¼ cup

• Rice Flour – 2 tbsp

• All Purpose Flour – 1 tbsp

• Onion – 1 small, chopped

• Green Capsicum – ½ piece, chopped

• Green Chilli – 1, chopped

• Chaat Masala – ½ tsp

• Amchur Powder – ½ tsp

• Cumin Powder – ½ tsp

• Salt and Pepper Powder – as per taste

• Chopped Coriander Leaves

Directions

• Into the boiled sweet corn, add oil, soy sauce, salt, chilli powder, ginger-garlic powder/paste and mix well.
• In another bowl, mix together corn flour, rice flour and all purpose flour and mix well. Add this to the corn and toss it all well so that the corn kernels are well coated with the flour mix.
• Using a sieve, remove the excess flour from the corn kernel.
• Pre-heat the air-fryer at 180C for 5 min. Line the air-fryer basket with aluminum foil or a paper/silicon liner if needed.
• Add the corn to the air-fryer basket and air-fry at 180C for 15-18 min. Stir it around once or twice in between after 5-6 min. Once the corn kernels are golden-brown in color and crunchy, remove it from the air-fryer and let it cool down for a couple of minutes.
• Into a bowl, add chopped onion, capsicum, green chilli, chaat masala, amchur powder, cumin powder, salt and pepper and mix well. Add the air-fried corn to this and mix well.
• Finally, add some chopped coriander leaves and mix it all together and serve.

Recipe Video