How to make no-oil egg omelette in an airfryer

Making an eggless oil-free omelette in an air fryer is simple and can be a healthy alternative to the traditional omelette. Here’s how you can make it:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chickpea flour (also called besan or gram flour)

• 1/4 cup water (you can adjust to get a pancake-like batter consistency)

• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy flavor)

• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (for color and flavor)

• 1/4 teaspoon black salt (kala namak, for an eggy flavor; regular salt works too)

• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/4 cup finely chopped vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach)

• 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (optional; like cilantro or parsley)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Batter:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, turmeric powder, cumin, black salt, and black pepper.

   • Add water gradually, whisking the mixture until it forms a smooth batter (similar to pancake batter consistency). Add more water if needed.

   • Stir in the vegetables and herbs of your choice. The batter should have enough moisture to coat the vegetables but not be runny.

2. Preheat the Air Fryer:

   • Preheat your air fryer to around 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes.

3. Prepare the Air Fryer Basket:

   • Since you’re making an oil-free omelette, you don’t need to grease the air fryer basket. However, if you want to ensure it doesn’t stick, you can line the basket with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

4. Pour the Batter:

   • Pour the chickpea flour batter into the preheated air fryer basket. Spread it out evenly to form an omelette shape.

5. Air Fry the Omelette:

   • Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, checking halfway through to make sure it’s cooking evenly. You may need to flip it gently if you want both sides to cook nicely, but this depends on the thickness of the batter and the air fryer model.

6. Check for Doneness:

   • The omelette should be firm and lightly golden on top. If it’s not quite done, you can air fry it for an additional 3-5 minutes.

7. Serve:

   • Once cooked, remove it from the air fryer. Let it cool for a minute before slicing and serving.

Tips:

• You can experiment with different vegetables, adding mushrooms, zucchini, or even olives for different flavors.

• The chickpea flour gives the omelette an egg-like texture and flavor, but you can also experiment with other flour types like rice flour for different textures.

Enjoy your healthy, oil-free eggless omelette from the air fryer!