Methi Paneer Tikka – Air Fryer Cilantro Methi Paneer

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Methi Paneer Tikka – Air Fryer Cilantro Methi Paneer

Everyone can enjoy this Methi Paneer Tikka – Air Fryer Cilantro Methi Paneer recipe because it contains AMAZING flavors that enhance the paneer. Bold savor has remained the most distinctive characteristic of Indian cuisine and this recipe highlights all the incredible flavors.

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Prep Time 40

Cook Time 13

Total Time 53

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Indian Food

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

12 oz paneer (340 gms) (I use Haldiram frozen paneer)
1/4 cup cilantro leaves (dhaniya ke patte)
4 serrano peppers (3/4 tbsp chopped) (hari mirch)
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp water (to blend)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
3 tbsp chickpeaflour (besan)
1 tsp garam masala
3/4 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp ground cumin (jeera powder)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp red chili powder (cayenne pepper)
2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi/ kasuri methi) (crush kasuri methi between your palms before adding)
1 and 1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp oil of choice (divided)

Equipment

Air Fryer

Method

Prep

Chop the paneer to 2 inch cubes.
Rinse and chop the cilantro, and serrano peppers. Grind the cilantro leaves, serrano peppers, lemon juice with 2 tablespoons of water in a blender.
In a separate large bowl, mix Greek yogurt, chickpea flour, garam masala, ginger garlic paste, ground cumin, ground black pepper, red chili powder, dried fenugreek leaves, salt, and 1.5 tablespoons oil.
Further, add in the ground green mix to the Greek yogurt marinade. Mix well. Furthermore, add in the diced paneer. Mix well.
Cover with a lid and let it marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Additionally, you can marinate it longer for 6 hours if you like.

Air Fry

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. Also, discard the left-over extra marinade. Do not overcoat the paneer with it.
Finally, air fry at 370°F for 6 minutes. Flip the paneer gently with silicone tongs , brush some oil on the paneer and air fry for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove the paneer from the air fryer and serve as an appetizer, snack or a side dish.

Notes

Every air fryer is different so please check whether the paneer are done after the 2 minute mark after turning. You can increase the time as per your preferences. For instance, if you like it more charred then increase the time.
Rub the paneer well with marinade, however don’t overcoat them with the marinade just before air frying. Discard the excess marinade or else you will taste a lot of spices.
The dish is spicy. On a scale of 1 to 5, I would place it at level 3. You can reduce the amount of serrano peppers as per your spice tolerance.