Crisp at the edges and tender through the middle, Easy Air Fryer Paneer is a vegetarian Indian side dish made with paneer, oil, and turmeric in about 30 minutes. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- 200 grams paneer (cut into cubes, (about 1 cup))
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2-3/4 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder ((adjust to taste))
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- salt (to taste)
Method
- Cut the 200 grams of paneer into 1-inch cubes and put them in a bowl. Add some hot water and soak for 15 minutes. This set helps to soften the store-bought paneer. If you are using homemade paneer, skip this step.
- In a bowl, add spices like ¼ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, salt, and 2 teaspoons of oil. Mix everything well. Then add the paneer cubes and mix until each piece of paneer is coated well with the spice mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 355°F (180°C). Add the paneer to the air fryer basket and spread it in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
- Air fry them at 355°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes or until they are golden brown, and crispy. Make sure to flip them halfway through for even cooking.
- The air fryer paneer is ready to serve. Remove to a serving plate, and serve warm.
Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note
Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.
