Air Fryer Paneer Tikka

Paneer Tikka - Air Fryer/ Oven/ Grill

Tandoori Paneer Tikka Recipe Is A Indian Appetizer Where Paneer & Vegetables Are Marinated In Yogurt And Spices And Cooked In Air Fryer, Oven.

Servings:4
Calories:293
Course:Appetizer
Cuisine:Indian
Diet:Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Carb
Method:Air Fryer, Oven, Stovetop
Prep Time:10 Minutes
Cook Time:10 Minutes
Resting Time:30 Minutes
Total Time:50 Minutes

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl Set
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

Tikka Masala Marinade

  • ½ Cup Hung Curd (Or Greek Yogurt)
  • 1 Tablespoon Besan/Gram Flour (Or Chickpea Flour)
  • 1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • ¼ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Garam Masala (Or Tandoori Masala Powder)
  • 1 Teaspoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice (Or Amchur Powder)
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • Salt To Taste

Other Ingredients

  • 300 Grams Paneer (About 2 Cups) Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes
  • 1-2 Medium Bell Peppers (Mix Of Green, Red, And Yellow) Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes
  • 1 Medium Red Onion Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes

Garnish

  • Lemon Wedges To Serve
  • Onion Slices To Serve
  • Chaat Masala To Sprinkle
  • Green Chutney

Instructions

Marinade

  • 1. In A Large Bowl Add Hung Curd, Besan, Ginger-Garlic Paste, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, Cumin Powder, Garam Masala, Chaat Masala, Kasuri Methi, Lemon Juice, Salt, Oil, And Mix Everything Together.
  • 2. Meanwhile, Soak Wooden Skewers In Cold Water For At Least 10 Minutes Which Prevents Them From Burning While In The Air Fryer, Oven Or Grilling.

Air Fryer Method

1. Preheat The Air Fryer To 360°F (180°C). Arrange All The Prepared Skewers Inside The Basket ½-Inch Apart In A Single Layer. Brush Or Spray Some Oil On The Top, This Ensures The Paneer And Veggies Don't Dry Out.

2. Cook For 5 Minutes At 360°F (180°C). After 5 Minutes, Turn The Skewers, Lightly Spray Or Brush With Oil And Cook For Another 2 To 3 Minutes.

3. Remove In A Serving Plate, Squeeze Some Lime Juice, Sprinkle Chaat Masala And Serve It Immediately With Mint Chutney.

Tips

  • Marinate The Paneer For At Least 30 Minutes Or A Few Hours, So They Absorb More Flavors From The Marinade.
  • Don't Overcook The Paneer; Else, It Will Get Chewy, Dry, And Hard.
  • If You See Your Paneer Tikka Becoming Dry, Then Brush Some Oil On Them To Retain The Moisture.
  • I Highly Recommend Adding Besan (Gram Flour) To The Marinade. Besan Flour Helps The Marinade To Stick Well Onto The Paneer And Make It Crispier.
  • Cut The Paneer And Veggies The Same Size. It Helps For Quick And Even Cooking.
  • Make Sure To Line The Skewers In A Single Layer In The Air Fryer Basket Leaving Some Space Between Each Other. Work In Batches If Needed.

How can I chill this infused water?

  • I Like To Use Wooden Skewers When Serving Paneer Tikka As An Appetizer During A Party Or BBQ. You May Also Use Stainless Steel Skewers.
  • You Can Place The Marinated Paneer And Veggies Directly On The Air Fryer Basket And Cook If You Do Not Have Skewers. Make Sure Not To Overcrowd And Spray Some Oil Before Cooking.
  • If You Don't Have Gram Flour (Besan), Use A Chickpea Flour, Corn Starch, Or All-Purpose Flour Instead.
  • Swap Paneer For Tofu For A Vegan-Friendly Version, Use Vegan-Friendly Yogurt And Follow The Same Process.
  • To Make A Keto-Friendly Version, Skip The Besan (Gram Flour) In This Recipe.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 293 kcal Carbohydrates: 8g Protein: 14g Fat: 23g Saturated Fat: 12g Polyunsaturated

Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans

Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 51mg Sodium: 41mg Potassium: 162mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 3g Vitamin

A: 264 iu Vitamin C: 26mg Calcium: 402mg Iron: 1mg