Air Fryer Namak Pare (Nimki)
A quick and easy air fryer namak pare recipe that gives you crispy, crunchy nimki with less oil. Perfect for tea time or travel snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour maida
- ⅛ cup Vegetable oil
- ¼ ajwaien
- ¼ mangraila
- salt to taste
- little water to knead
Instructions
- Take a large bowl, add plain flour, salt, ajwain, mangraila, and oil. Mix well and rub with your fingers until it starts to come together like a dough.
- Next, add water little by little and knead into a stiff dough.
- Once the dough is ready, cover it with a kitchen towel and leave it aside for 20 to 30 minutes
- After 30 minutes, divide the dough into 2–3 portions. Shape each into a round ball and roll it out with a rolling pin like a roti—not too thin and not too thick. Keep it medium in thickness
- Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut it into the desired shape, I personally like the traditional diamond shape.
- Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at 180°(360°f)
- Place the nimki in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray with oil before starting
- Air fry at 180°C (360°F) for about 12 minutes. After 8 minutes, keep an eye on it and check, as the cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer brand and size.
- Toss the namaken 1 to 2 times, and the nimki is ready to enjoy
Notes
- Always use a stiff dough for best crispiness.
- Cut pieces evenly so they cook at the same time.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Shake in between for even cooking.
- Cool completely before storing.