Air Fryer Paneer Nuggets - Spicy Paneer Tikka Popcorn
These spicy paneer tikka nuggets are delicious, crunchy and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 12 oz paneer (340 gms) (store bought)
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground coriander
(dhaniya powder)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
(jeera powder)
- 3 tbsp oil of choice (divided)
- 3/4 tsp ginger garlic paste
(either freshly minced in equal quantities or store bought)
- 2.5 tsp red chili powder
(cayenne pepper)
- 1 tsp mango powder
(amchur/amchoor powder)
- 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
(kasoori methi)
- 2 tsp cilantro (fresh and finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup chickpea flour
(besan)
Crust
- 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
Instructions
- Chop the paneer into 2 to 3 inch pieces.
- Mix 1.5 tbsp oil with all the other ingredients except paneer and the breadcrumbs. Stir well.
- Add the chopped paneer in the marinade and coat it well. Let the paneer 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.
- While, the air fryer is heating, coat the paneer mix with the breadcrumbs.
- 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.