Zero-Oil Crispy Karela Chips (Air-Fryer Snack)

Name: Zero-Oil Crispy Karela Chips (Air-Fryer Snack)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200 g Bitter Gourd (Karela), sliced into thin rounds; 2 g Salt, to taste; 1.5 g Red Chilli Powder, about 1/2 tsp; 2 g Coriander Powder (Dhania), about 1/2 tsp; 1 g Turmeric Powder (Haldi), about 1/4 tsp; 3 g Maggi Masala (Seasoning), about 1/2 sachet; 5 g Lemon Juice, about 1 tsp, squeezed on top

Mayuri 29 Jun 2026 Video

Zero-oil crispy karela chips — air-fried bitter gourd rounds with spices and a squeeze of lemon

25 min total 1g protein 28 kcal

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These zero-oil crispy karela chips turn India's most-avoided vegetable into an addictive, guilt-free evening snack. Thin rounds of karela (bitter gourd) are tossed with salt, red chilli, coriander powder, turmeric and a little Maggi masala, then air-fried until shatteringly crisp — with no oil at all. A squeeze of lemon at the end balances the bitterness, and you get a crunchy, spicy snack that is genuinely good for you.

Why you'll love this recipe:

Zero oil — air-fried, not deep-fried
Turns bitter karela into a crispy, addictive snack
Guilt-free and low in calories — perfect for evenings
Just slice, spice and air-fry — minimal effort

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Zero-Oil Crispy Karela Chips (Air-Fryer Snack)

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Total

25 min

Servings

Ingredients

g Bitter Gourd (Karela), sliced into thin rounds g Salt, to taste g Red Chilli Powder, about 1/2 tsp g Coriander Powder (Dhania), about 1/2 tsp g Turmeric Powder (Haldi), about 1/4 tsp g Maggi Masala (Seasoning), about 1/2 sachet g Lemon Juice, about 1 tsp, squeezed on top

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Instructions

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Add the sliced karela rounds to a bowl.
Sprinkle over the salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric and Maggi masala.
Add a few drops of water and mix well so the masala sticks to the karela.
Air-fry at 180°C for about 15 minutes, until crispy.
Take them out, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and enjoy the crunchy snack.

Mayuri's Tips

Slice the karela thin and even so the chips crisp up uniformly.
A few drops of water are enough — just so the masala clings; do not make it wet.
Shake the air-fryer basket halfway through for even crisping.
If the karela is very bitter, salt the slices, rest 15 minutes and squeeze out the liquid before seasoning.
Air-fry a little longer for extra-crispy chips, watching so they do not burn.
Best enjoyed fresh and hot, while crunchy.

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Frequently asked questions

Slice it, sprinkle with salt and let it rest for 15 minutes, then squeeze out the liquid before seasoning. Air-frying and the lemon at the end also mellow the bitterness.

Yes. Spread the seasoned karela on a tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20–25 minutes, turning once, until crisp.

Very. It is made with zero oil, is low in calories, and karela (bitter gourd) is rich in fibre and known to help manage blood sugar — a genuinely guilt-free snack.

They are best fresh and crisp. If needed, store cooled chips in an airtight container for a day and re-crisp in the air fryer for a couple of minutes.

Each serving has about 1g of protein and 28 kcal, calculated from the exact ingredients used in this recipe.

About 25 minutes from start to finish — 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

Yes — like every recipe on FoodyPuzzle, it is 100% vegetarian.

The recipe makes 2 servings. Use the + and − buttons on the recipe card above to scale all ingredient quantities automatically.

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