Air Fryer Paneer
Try our easy air fryer paneer with homemade tandoori masala! You can serve the crispy, tender paneer as a tasty main dish or appetizer.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup plain yogurt, full-fat
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- lemon juice, 2 lemons, plus wedges for garnish
- ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 package paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
Instructions
- Soak the wooden skewers in water and set them aside. Then, cut the paneer into 1-inch cubes.
- Combine ingredients for tandoori masala in a food processor and process until smooth. Then, add it to a large bowl with the paneer pieces. Set it aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400℉ (204℃). Then, thread the marinated paneer cubes onto the soaking wooden skewers and sprinkle them with kosher salt.
- Line the skewers into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 6 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Soak the wooden skewers in water before using them in the air fryer. Depending on the size of the wooden skewers, you may need to cut them to size with kitchen shears.
- This step is optional, but you can marinate the paneer for at least 30 minutes for added flavor.
- Before adding the paneer to the wooden skewers, carefully shake off the excess marinade – so it doesn’t fall into the air fryer.
- If you end up with leftover paneer, cook the skewers in batches, lining the skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, which results in crispy paneer.
- If using frozen paneer, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and pat them dry before marinating and following the cooking time in the recipe card.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 64 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 5 mg | Sodium: 420 mg | Potassium: 127 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 542 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 61 mg | Iron: 0.5 mg
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