Fried Idli

Ingredients

• 6 idlis usually leftover ones
• oil / oil spray based on method of frying

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Instructions

• Cut idlis into small bite sized pieces.

Deep Fry

• Heat up oil in a kadai, and fry the idli bites, till they turn light golden brown & crispy on the outside.

Air Fry (my go-to method)

1. Spray the air fryer basket with oil (or grease the basket with oil), then add the idli bites in.
2. Air fry at 390 F for 10-15 minutes, till idli bites are lightly crispy on the outside. Time might vary based on kind of air fryer, and the level of crisp you prefer.
3. Serve fresh with a dip of your choice.

Notes

1. Leftover Idlis – You can always make idli fry with fresh idlis, but it’s best to use leftover idlis that have dried out a bit, especially after refrigeration. Enjoy freshly steamed idlis with classic white coconut chutney or red coconut chutney.
2. Bite Sized – Do not cut the idli into very small pieces, because there is a higher chance the idli bites will turn overly crispy, and not have the satisfying soft & chewy bite to them. Ideally they should be crisp on the outside & soft & chewy on the inside.
3. Oven Bake – You can also drizzle a little oil on them and oven bake these idli bites. But I prefer air frying them because it is the quicker, less hassle method in this case, and we prefer the air fried texture too.