Air Fryer Paneer

Air Fryer Paneer

13 min
4 servings

This easy recipe for Air Fryer Paneer is made with just a few simple ingredients and is ready in less than 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce package paneer (cut into 1" cubes)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut the paneer into cubes that are approximately 1” in size.

  2. 2

    Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF (204ºC) for at least 3 minutes, according to your manufacturer’s instructions.

  3. 3

    Add the avocado oil (or olive oil) to a large bowl, along with the paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and salt.

  4. 4

    Stir the spices and oil together to form a paste.

  5. 5

    Add the paneer cubes into the oil and seasoning mixture, and toss well to coat the paneer in the seasoned oil.

  6. 6

    Place the paneer into the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 5-8 minutes. If possible, shake the basket halfway through cooking.

  7. 7

    Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately. Spear onto skewers if desired, or serve with toothpicks.