Isn’t Diwali all about having the best of sweets, dressing in ethnic wear, lighting diyas, and throwing one of the most memorable parties? While you might be a pro in putting colours together for a jaw-dropping rangoli, what your guests will always remember is the food you serve. So, instead of getting takeouts, why don’t you whip out quick snacks in your air fryer?
Apart from having a traditional dessert spread, you can make crunchy snacks for your Diwali party. To cut off the oil, you can put your air fryer to good use and enjoy your festivities guilt-free. From the classic bread roll to mouth-melting cheese balls, here are some of the best snacks you can quickly make for your Diwali party.
Crispy Corn
If you want a pleasing appetiser that is crunchy to munch but not too heavy at the same time, crispy corn is just right for your Diwali party. To make them, you’ll need to boil sweet corn kernels and coat them with a batter made with corn flour, all-purpose flour, a little water, and the usual spices. Once the corn kernels are well-coated, you can air fry them and mix them with sauteed vegetables like onions, tomatoes, capsicum, etc.
Cheese Corn Samosa
Samosa is a traditional Punjabi snack that is widely popular amongst street food, households, and even sweet shops. To twist the traditional aloo samosa for your Diwali party, you can make a filling of corn and cheese and pair it with your tea. Just as you would add the potato filling to the maida-based dough, you can now add a mixture made of sweet corn, crushed paneer, mozzarella cheese, and a few spices. You can then give the dough the shape of a regular samosa and air fry it to perfection.
Chicken Wings
You can’t always order your favourite chicken wings from the store next door, right? So, why don’t you get the wings and marinate them in your favourite sauce and impress your guests? After waiting for about half an hour, toss them into the air fryer and let them cook till the colour turns golden brown. Just like that, your crispy chicken wings will be ready in a few minutes, and you can eat them with a hot chilli sauce to give them the best flavour.
Stuffed Bread Roll
Stuffed bread roll is a great snack option for vegetarians as they get the liberty to add their favourite vegetables to the stuffing. You can make a flavorful stuffing with assorted vegetables like potatoes, paneer, onions, tomatoes, green chillies, etc. Next, you can place a spoonful of the filling in the centre of a bread piece, roll it from the ends and then let the air fryer do its job.
Cheese Balls
Doesn’t everyone love the mouth-melting cheese balls that have crunchy exterior and chewy cheese on the inside? To make this utterly delicious snack, you can make a mixture of flour, mozzarella cheese, onion and garlic paste, and a little salt. Make small balls and roll them in breadcrumbs. Air fry the balls and arrange them on a plate with a side of dips and ketchup, and your Diwali party snack is ready.