Fast Curries
Air fryer Spicy Paneer – Indian Paneer Tikka is crispy, juicy, delicious and so easy to make. My new favorite way to cook paneer is in the air fryer.
I am in love with the air fryer. There are times when I don’t want to cook very detailed meals. That’s when the air fryer comes to the RESCUE! It’s adaptable and fast. You can cook a lot of things in it quickly!
Most of the recipes that I have attempted in the air fryer require almost zero prep work.
What is paneer?
Paneer is squeaky, fresh cheese from the Indian subcontinent. It is a vegetarian’s companion and is made by curdling milk with a vegetable-derived acid, for instance lemon juice. It has a milky flavor. You can make paneer at home, however I buy mine from the Indian grocery store. I don’t have the patience to make it at home. There are many recipes online for making homemade paneer. This is the paneer I used for making this spicy paneer tikka recipe. You can buy any brand that you like or prefer.
How to we make this Air Fryer Spicy Paneer – Indian Paneer Tikka?
Chop the paneer block in 2 to 3 inch pieces.
Step 1: Firstly, mix all the ingredients (oil, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, red chili powder, kashmiri chili powder
Step 2: When you are ready to cook, grease the air fryer basket with oil. I grease mine by rubbing, brushing, or spraying, a little bit of oil on the bottom grate. Furthermore, follow your air fryer directions for preheating to 350
What do I serve this spicy paneer tikka with?
- Served as an appetizer with cilantro chutney.
- With naan (Indian flat bread) as a part of a meal.
- Served as a side dish.
- Also, can also be served in lettuce as a low carb vegetarian wrap.
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Air Fryer Spicy Paneer – Indian Paneer Tikka
Ingredients
- 12 oz paneer (340 gms) (store bought)
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 and 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground coriander
(dhaniya powder)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
(jeera powder)
- 2 tbsp oil of choice (divided)
- 3/4 tbsp ginger garlic paste
(either freshly minced in equal quantities or store bought)
- 1.5 tsp red chili powder
(cayenne pepper)
- 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tsp mango powder
(amchur/amchoor powder)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (either freshly squeezed or bottled)
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric (haldi)
Method
- Chop the paneer into 2 to 3 inch pieces.
- Mix 1 tbsp oil with all the other ingredients except paneer. Stir well.
- Add the chopped paneer in the marinade and coat it well. Let it sit in the marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- When you are ready to cook, rub inside of air fryer basket with the remaining oil.
- Preheat the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Once it is preheated, add paneer one piece at a time and place it in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Discard the left over extra marinade. Do not overcoat the paneer with it.
- Air fry at 370°F for 6 minutes. Flip the paneer gently with silicone kitchen tongs and air fry for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the paneer from the air fryer and serve.
