Easy Air Fryer Paneer (Low Carb Fried Paneer Popcorn)
Perfectly roasted, this Air Fryer Paneer is a healthy snack or an appetizer. With handful of simple ingredients, you can enjoy this flavorful air fried Indian cottage cheese. Dunk it into a gravy for making a hearty vegetarian meal or have it as is for a quick snack!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Air Fryer oven can be used
- 1 Chopping board
Ingredients
- 100 gm Paneer ½ cup paneer or 12 cubes of paneer
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Butter
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilly powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Pink Salt
- 1-2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- While you preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5-8 min, you may wash paneer and remove excess water. Chop it into equal sized cubes. Not very thick not very thin.In a large bowl, add spices, salt and oil. Mix well. Coat Paneer cubes with the spices.
- Place the coated and seasoned paneer pieces in the air fryer basket. Make sure to arrange them in a single layer without overcrowding for even cooking. Let the paneer air fry for about 8-10 min while shaking the basket or flipping the paneer halfway through the cooking time. Keep an eye on it to prevent overcooking.
- The paneer should turn golden brown and crispy on the outside. The exact cooking time might vary depending on your air fryer model and paneer size.
- The crispy golden Air Fryer Fried Paneer is ready. Top it with chopped cilantro, and lemon juice for extra flavor boost.
Notes
- Cut the paneer into uniform pieces of medium thickness. This ensures even cooking and a balance of texture.
- Preheat the air fryer for a few minutes before placing the paneer inside. This helps make crispy paneer cubes.
- You may grease the air fryer basket with little oil so that paneer cubes don't stick to it.
- Avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation, resulting in even cooking.
- Don't marinade for very long as paneer when coated with salt would leave water and excessive moisture won't make it crispy.
- Follow the instructions for your model of Air Fryer.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 5 pieces | |
| Servings: 3 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 120 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 9.5g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 1.3g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 306mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 0.1g | |
| Protein 6.3g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 25mg | 2% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 14mg | 0% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice | |