Super crispy on the outside and ultra flavourful on the inside, these air fried methi muthias will become your next favorite evening snack.
They’re super healthy, filled with nutrients and air fried which means they are low in calories as well.
If you are trying to control your calorie intake, this snack is one you must try.
Making it is pretty easy too. Here is all you need to know about making it.
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Ingredients For the Recipe
You will need just a few simple ingredients to make the air fried methi muthias
- Ginger (roughly chopped): 1.5 inch
- Green chilies: 1-2
- Fenugreek leaves (chopped): 2.5 cups
- Sesame seeds: 2 tbsp
- Salt: ½ tbsp
- Red chili powder: ½ tsp
- Chickpea flour: ¾ cup
- Turmeric powder: A pinch
- Red chili powder: ½ tsp
- Garam masala powder: ½ tsp
- Water (optional): As required
How to Make the Air Fried Methi Muthias
Once you have all your ingredients ready, here is what you will need to do to make the air fried methi muthias
In a mortar pestle, make a paste of the ginger and green chilies. Keep it aside.
Pre-heat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
Take a mixing bowl. Add the ingredients one by one and make a smooth dough.
You can add water if needed to make the dough. Add the prepared paste to it as well.
Make small oval shaped bite sized shapes and transfer to the air fryer.
Air fry them for 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown in color.
Serve with green chutney of your choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to everything I used, you can also add some other veggies or other ingredients of your choice into the muthia mixture.
To make this muthias protein rich, you can also add some boiled or canned chickpeas into the mix.
Boiled potatoes can also be a good addition to these methi muthias.
You can also add chopped veggies like carrots, grated beetroot, and even bottle gourd if you want to
Your leftover methi muthias can be refrigerated for 2 to 3 days.
I would recommend using an airtight container to store them to preserve their freshness
Freezing the batter for the muthias will change its texture so I would not advise it.
You can also prepare a simple Indian gravy using tomato paste, onion and a few other spices, and then add your leftover muthias towards the end to make it a quick and easy lunch or dinner option. 
Tips & Tricks to Make the Air Fried Methi Muthias
Ready to try these air fried methi muthias? Here are a few tips and tricks you might want to take note of.
- Remember to leave a little space between each muthia when you transfer them into the air fryer basket, this will help them cook nicely and turn crispy and golden on all sides.
- Remember to brush a bit of oil over your muthias before you air fry them. This will lend them a bit of moisture and make them crispy as well.
- To make these muthias more crispy, you can add some rice flour into the binding mixture as well.
- If the mixture for the muthias is not soft enough, you can add some yogurt instead of water to bring some moisture in. This will make the muthias as well.
- If you don’t want to use the Air Fryer but still want to keep the muthias healthy and low in calories, you can choose to steam them.
- And of course, if you don’t mind the calories, you can choose to deep fry the muthias too. Just remember that the oil should be hot enough when you’re adding the muthias in, and then, you’ll need to cook them at medium-low heat to get them cooked all the way through.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
These delicious methi muthias can be served as an evening snack teamed up with some ketchup or any chutney of your choice
You can also serve them as a side dish and pair it with any of your Indian curries and main meals.
If you enjoyed this easy Air Fryer snack recipe, and are inspired to try some more such delicious recipes, here are a few good ones you might want to check out.
📖 Recipe
Air Fried Methi Muthias
Ingredients
- 1.5 inch Ginger , (roughly chopped)
- 2 Green Chilies
- 2.5 cups Fenugreek Leaves , (chopped)
- 2 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- ½ tablespoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- ¾ cup Chickpea Flour
- 1 pinch Turmeric Powder
- ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 1 cup Water , (optional)
Instructions
- In a mortar pestle, make a paste of the ginger and green chilies. Keep it aside.
- Pre-heat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Take a mixing bowl. Add the ingredients one by one and make a smooth dough. You can
- add water if needed to make the dough. Add the prepared paste to it as well.
- Make small oval shaped bite sized shapes and transfer to the air fryer.
- Air fry them for 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown in color.
- Serve with green chutney of your choice.
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