Air Fryer Paneer Tikka
Air Fryer Paneer Tikka is made with paneer, plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, vegetable oil; air fry at 400°F for 18 minutes to serve 4. 290 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Whisk yogurt with lemon juice, oil, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic, and ginger in a large bowl.
- 2
Add paneer cubes and toss gently to coat, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- 3
Toss bell pepper and onion pieces with oil and thread alternately with marinated paneer onto skewers or arrange in a single layer.
- 4
Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes, flip carefully, then cook another 6–8 minutes until edges are nicely charred.
- 5
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with mint chutney and lemon wedges.
Tip: Pat the paneer cubes dry before marinating so the yogurt mixture adheres better. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes first to prevent burning in the air fryer.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 18 minutes vs ~29 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Paneer Tikka at 400°F for 18 minutes. Pat the paneer cubes dry before marinating so the yogurt mixture adheres better. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes first to prevent burning in the air fryer.
You need: 14 oz paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp salt, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 inch fresh ginger, grated, 1 large bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, fresh cilantro for garnish, mint chutney for dipping, lemon wedges. This recipe serves 4 with 290 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Paneer Tikka takes 18 minutes total at 400°F. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with mint chutney and lemon wedges.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 18 minutes at 400°F.
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