Air Fryer Khasta (Thekua) Recipe
Crispy and lightly crumbly air fryer khasta made with simple pantry ingredients. A quick, travel friendly snack with less oil and full flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ⅛ cup cooking oil
- ⅛ cup milk
- ⅛ cup mixed nuts (chopped)
- 2 pinches salt
- 3 pinches baking soda
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add milk and sugar. Mix well and let it rest for about 5 minutes so the sugar starts to dissolve.
- In a large mixing bowl, add flour, egg, chopped nuts, baking soda, salt, and oil. Mix everything using your fingers until the mixture becomes soft and crumbly.
- Now slowly add the milk and sugar mixture, a little at a time (about one tablespoon at a time), and knead it into a smooth and soft dough.
- Keep the dough slightly firm, as this helps the biscuits hold their shape and stay soft inside.
- Divide the dough into small portions. Roll each portion into a long shape, then cut into about 1 inch pieces using a knife. Repeat for all the dough.
- Preheat the air fryer at 350°F (180°C) for 2 minutes.
- Place the pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not stack them. Brush a little melted butter on top and air fry at 350°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
Notes
- Keep the dough slightly firm so the khasta holds shape while cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Check a little early as air fryers can vary in timing.
- Let khasta cool completely before storing to keep them crisp.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for best freshness.