Air Fryer Spicy Paneer - Indian Paneer Tikka

Shilpa

Lets get cooking this awesome spicy paneer tikka.

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Prep Time 35

Cook Time 8

Marinade time (prep time includes marinade time) 30

Total Time 43

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

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)

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.