15-Min Crispy Jalebi Bites
Airy, golden pretzel-like spirals soaked in bright orange syrup. Skip the deep fryer—these air-fry to crispy perfection in minutes, then get dunked in cardamom-spiked simple syrup.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour and baking soda in a bowl with 3 tbsp water to form a thick, pipeable batter (like pancake mix).
Step 2
Heat sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cardamom with 0.5 cup water in a saucepan over medium. Stir until sugar dissolves, ~3 minutes. Set syrup aside.
Step 3
Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Transfer batter into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
Step 4
Pipe 3-inch spiral coils of batter directly onto the air fryer basket. Don't overcrowd—work in two batches.
Step 5
Air fry 4–5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. The spirals will puff and firm up.
Step 6
Immediately transfer hot jalebi to the warm syrup and soak for 30 seconds per side, then lift onto a plate.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- saucepan
- piping bag with small round tip
- air fryer
- slotted spoon
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