When it comes to office snack breaks, we often derail healthy eating habits and start indulging in biscuits, burgers, and pizzas. One easy way to stay disciplined is to carry your own homemade high-protein snacks that will keep you full for longer. Thanks to air fryers, it's now very easy to make healthy snacks in a jiffy. Take a look at some of the high-protein air fryer snacks ideal for office tiffin.
Moong Dal Cutlets
These are prepared by using soaked moong dal, vegetables, and spices, which are shaped into cutlets and then air-fried until crisp and evenly cooked. Pack them with mint chutney and enjoy.
Paneer Tikka Bites
To make these, marinate paneer cubes in curd, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Air fry at 90°C for 8 to 10 minutes until they turn crisp and golden-brown. Enjoy!
Roasted Chickpeas
These are rich in plant-based protein and fiber and make for an easy snack. To make them, toss boiled chickpeas with olive oil and spices like paprika, cumin, or chaat masala. Air fry until crisp and pack for office tiffin.
Air Fryer Soya Chunks
To make this high-protein munchy, boil soya chunks, squeeze out excess water, season with spices and then air fry until crisp. Enjoy with coffee or chai.
Egg Muffin
These are baked egg cups mixed with veggies like carrot, capsicum, cheese, and herbs, which are air-fried and then served. They are light, protein-rich and easy to eat as well.
Masala Tofu Cubes
Tofu is proven to be a rich source of plant protein. To make this snack, marinate tofu cubes in spices and lemon juice and then air fry until golden brown. Enjoy as it is or toss into your favourite salad.
Chicken Seekh Kebab
Lean chicken is rich in protein, and these homemade kebabs are made by combining minced chicken, herbs and spices, which are then air-fried to perfection.
Peanut and Oats Cutlet
These cutlets are made by combining rolled oats, paneer, boiled potatoes, and spices, which are air-fried and then enjoyed with ketchup or mint-coriander chutney.
Sprouts Tikki
To make these high-protein tikkis, combine sprouted moong and mixed sprouts along with veggies like onion and capsicum, spices and then shape them into patties and air fry until golden.
