PANEER TIKKA AIR FRYER

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound paneer cut into 1-inch cubes – about 4 cups
• 1 cup sweet bell peppers cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large onion cut into 1-inch cubes

For Marinade

• ½ cup plain yogurt – use full fat or Greek yogurt
• ½ tablespoon ginger paste
• ½ tablespoon garlic paste
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder – adjust per taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Kabab or Tandoori Masala
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt – adjust per taste
• 1 lemon juiced

Useful Kitchen Items

• BBQ Skewers
• Air Fryer
• Stove Top Grill

INSTRUCTIONS 

Prepare and Marinate Paneer and Vegetables

1. Cut the paneer into 1-inch cubes and peppers into 1-inch pieces. Slice the onion lengthwise and separate the petals.
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl add yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, salt, red chili powder, garam masala, and kabab masala.  Mix all the ingredients together to make the marinade.
3. Add cut paneer, peppers, and onions to the marinade. Mix well so the marinade coats the paneer, peppers and onions well.
4. Cover the bowl and allow it to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
5. If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water. It prevents them from burning while grilling or air frying.
6. Carefully thread the marinated paneer, peppers and onions on to the skewers. Leave some space between each piece so it evenly cooks from all angles.

How to Make Air Fryer Paneer Tikka

1. Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with oil. Line the skewers inside the air fryer basket. Spray some oil over them.
2. Cook for 5 minutes at 360°F (180° C). Turn the skewers, spray lightly with oil and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Grilling Paneer Tikka on Outdoor or Stove Top Grill

• Preheat the grill. Brush the grill with some oil. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning a few times so it chars and cooks well from all angles.

Making Paneer Tikka in the Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees Fahrenheit. Put the skewers on a baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes.
2. Increase the oven temperature to 425 Degrees Fahrenheit and broil the skewers for 3-4 minutes. This gives a nice blackened char on the top.
3. Remove promptly and serve with desired garnishes. Enjoy!