Air Fryer Spiced Lentil Bites

Name: Air Fryer Spiced Lentil Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 100g Lentils; 60g Carrot; 20g Flour; 8g Cooking oil; Salt & pepper; Chili flakes

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Air Fryer22 min Pan18 min Oven30 min

Steps· Oven

1
Heat the oven to 220 C (200 C fan) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2
Mash the drained cooked lentils and mix with grated carrot, flour, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
3
Shape into 8 small patties, put them on the tray, and brush with oil.
4
Bake for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway, until firm and golden.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate for up to 2 days and reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes until hot throughout.

Student tip

Don't overcrowd the basket — spread everything in a single layer so hot air can circulate and crisp it up.

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