Quinoa Cutlets Recipe in Air Fryer

08 Mar Quinoa Cutlets Recipe in Air Fryer

Last Updated on March 8, 2026 by blessmyfoodbypayal

Quinoa Cutlets Recipe in Air Fryer with step wise pictorial and video method.

Vegan and Gluten Free 

QUINOA, which is pronounced as “KEEN-WAH” is such a grain high in protein, fiber and essential amino acids.

For the people, who are on a weight loose journey, health cautious or purely on vegetarian and vegan diets, nutrient-dense Quinoa is such a super food.

Recently we got a box of Quinoa from a friend but were unsure about the best recipe because quinoa is generally considered as not so tasty.

And then the idea of these healthy quinoa vegetable cutlets got struck. Actually we simultaneously made Burger buns made out of 3 different lentils and as such wanted to make cutlets for them, which should be equally unique, tasty yet healthy.

This vegan quinoa snack recipe is indeed one of the most easy to make treat, which will equally be loved by adults and kids.

Actually most people don’t find Quinoa tasty because of their natural bitterness. But if Quinoa is handled with the suggested way, it will be so good and mouthwatering. 

Washing Quinoa so well will make you get rid of the bitterness. Then soaking and boiling with the right ratio of water makes it worth enjoying.

And not just Quinoa, but the vegetables and the sweet potato are also there adding their goodness to this healthy quinoa appetizer. Highly nutritious, rich in fiber, vitamins & antioxidants, an excellent source of vitamin A, support gut health, provide steady energy, and help maintain good immunity and eye health. Is there anything more needed how healthy the sweet potatoes are?

The story of health doesn’t end here. In today‘s time, people often prefer non fried food and that’s why resort to baked or air fried one. And here we have the similar privilege. This easy quinoa patties recipe is made using air fryer, making it a complete guilt free treat.

So be here and see how to make quinoa cutlets at home shared by bless my food by payal.

Step wise pictorial recipe of Quinoa Cutlets Recipe in Air Fryer

Wash Quinoa very well and soak it for 3-4 hours. Drain and transfer quinoa in a pan.

Add water. Boil on medium heat. Let the water completely evaporate. Transfer quinoa in a wide plate and let it cool down.

Add chopped vegetables, onion, ginger and green chilies. Also add cumin seeds, red chilli powder, chaat masala, cornstarch, sweet potato and oil. No need to mix in oil if deep/shallow frying the Cutlets. Mix everything so well and make a kind of dough. Make out cutlets from the dough.

Arrange them in the greased air fryer basket. You can bake, deep or shallow fry them as well. Brush oil on them. Air fry @180° C for 10 minutes. Turn their sides. Apply oil. Again Air fry @180° C for 5 minutes. Quinoa Cutlets are ready. 

Enjoy with the dip of your choice. We have made gluten free lentils burgers with these cutlets.

NOTES

1. You can soak the quinoa overnight also.
2. For boiling quinoa, there’s a set ratio. Quinoa + double the quantity of water.

Quinoa Cutlets Recipe in Air Fryer – Recipe Card

Quinoa Cutlets Recipe in Air Fryer

blessmyfoodbypayal

Quinoa Cutlets Recipe in Air Fryer is a healthy, vegan, protein-rich snack with crisp texture outside and soft, flavorful bite inside.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, snacks

Cuisine Indian fusion

Servings 9 Cutlets

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

  

1 cup = 250 ml

• 1/2 cup Quinoa
• 1/2 cup sweet potato or normal potato (boiled & mashed)
• 1 cup mixed vegetables of your choice (we added chopped green beans, cabbage, capsicum & carrot)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 green chilies (chopped)
• Small piece of ginger (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp chaat masala (or dry mango powder or lemon juice)
• 3-4 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch
• 1 tbsp oil (avoid if deep/shallow frying)
• 1 cup water

Instructions

 

• Wash Quinoa very well and soak it for 3-4 hours.
• Drain and transfer quinoa in a pan.
• Add water.
• Boil on medium heat.
• Let the water completely evaporate.
• Transfer quinoa in a wide plate and let it cool down.
• Add chopped vegetables, onion, ginger and green chilies.
• Also add cumin seeds, red chilli powder, chaat masala, cornstarch, sweet potato and oil. No need to mix in oil if deep/shallow frying the Cutlets.
• Mix everything so well and make a kind of dough.
• Make out cutlets from the dough.
• Arrange them in the greased air fryer basket. You can bake, deep or shallow fry them as well.
• Brush oil on them.
• Air fry @180° C for 10 minutes.
• Turn their sides.
• Apply oil.
• Again Air fry @180° C for 5 minutes.
• Quinoa Cutlets are ready.
• Enjoy with the dip of your choice. We have made gluten free lentils burgers with these cutlets.

Notes

1. You can soak the quinoa overnight also.
2. For boiling quinoa, there's a set ratio. Quinoa + double the quantity of water.

Keyword quinoa cutlets recipe in air fryer