Air Fryer Paneer Tikka Recipe (Oven & Air Fried Methods)
Incredibly delicious and bursting with spicy and savory flavors, this Air Fryer Paneer Tikka is a perfect healthy appetizer for any occasion. Succulent paneer cubes marinated in a blend of Indian spices, yogurt and Gram flour and crisped to perfection in the air fryer is a healthy twist on a classic Indian Paneer Tikka.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer steps for Oven included and link to OTG recipe provided
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 2 skewer optional
Ingredients
- 200 gm Paneer 12 large cubes of Paneer
- 1 large onion dice into ½ inch squares
- ½ medium red bell pepper dice into ½ inch squares
- ½ medium green capsicum dice into ½ inch squares
- 1 large tomato dice into ½ inch squares
- 4-5 tablespoon curd
- 2 tablespoon Besan (Gram Flour)
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
- 2 teaspoon red chilly powder adjust the heat
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1 tsp Amchur powder Can use 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Kasoori Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 1 twig cilantro (coriander leaves) optional for garnishing
- salt as per taste
Instructions
- Wash, dry and chop the vegetables. From tomatoes, remove the water and seeds. Make sure to dice and chunk large pieces of bell pepper, tomato, onion and paneer so that they don't fall off from skewers. While you prep, preheat your air fryer to 200°C for about 5-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, besan, Ghee, Red chili powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala, kasoori methi, salt, and amchur. Mix well to form a smooth marinade. Add the paneer cubes along with onion, tomato, and peppers to the marinade and coat them evenly. Allow the paneer to marinate for at least 20 minutes to 1-2 hrs in the refrigerator for summers or at room temperature for autumn and winters.
- Place the marinated paneer cubes and veggies onto skewers, alternating between them for a colorful presentation. Coat with little ghee.
- Place the skewers in the preheated greased air fryer basket. Ensure they are arranged in a single layer and not overcrowded. Air fry at 200°C (392°F) for about 12-15 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through for even cooking. The paneer should be golden and slightly charred on the edges.
- Remove the skewers from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute or two. Serve the air-fried paneer tikka hot with mint chutney, lemon wedges, and onion rings.
Notes
- Before marinating, gently pat the paneer cubes dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Make sure to use large paneer cubes for easily piercing them through skewers. If paneer is soft or has moisture, it may fall off the skewer. Try using paneer of a brand which doesn't retain lot of moisture or avoid skewers.
- While I had marinated for shorter duration of 20 min but for deeper flavor, marinate the paneer for an hr or two.
- If you don't have skewers, you may simply place the marinated veggies and paneer cubes in the greased air fryer basket.
- Paneer can become very chewy if overcooked, so cook till browned and serve immediately.
- Usually air fryer method doesn't need flipping but since we wish to have uniform crispness of marinated vegetables, you may flip the skewers half way through.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 bowl | |
| Servings: 5 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 208 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 14.8g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 3.7g | 18% |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium 120mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 2.6g | |
| Protein 11.1g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 35mg | 3% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 146mg | 3% |
| *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. | |