Prepare the Potatoes: Peel 2 medium potatoes and slice them into thin strips using either a crinkle cutter for interesting shapes or a slicer for uniform pieces.

Season the Potatoes: Sprinkle salt over the potato strips and mix well to enhance flavor.

Air Fry the Potatoes: Place parchment paper in the air fryer basket, brush it lightly with oil, and spread the potato strips evenly. Set the air fryer to 185°C and cook for 9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Air Fry the Nuts: Now, air fry 1 cup of makhana, ½ cup of raw peanuts, and ½ cup of cashews for 3-4 minutes at 180°C.

Combine and Season: Now add air-fried laccha, puffed rice, and a tablespoon of ghee. Add salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and chaat masala, ensuring everything is well-coated. Toss in fresh curry leaves for added aroma.

Final Air Fry: Air fry the combined mixture for an additional 2 minutes at 180°C to meld the flavors.

Serve: Serve the crispy namkeen hot with your evening chai and enjoy! Your homemade, air-fried gluten-free namkeen is now ready to be enjoyed, whether on its own or with your favorite chutney.