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Paneer Tikka (Air Fryer, Oven & Grill Recipe)
The best restaurant-style Tandoori Paneer Tikka at home. With the marinated paneer and crispy vegetables, this Indian appetizer is packed with lots of flavor. Enjoy paneer tikka with this easy recipe to make in the air fryer, oven or grill!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
30 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
382 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 lb paneer cut into 1.5-2 inch cubes
- 1 cup red onion cut into 2 inch cubes, layers separated
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper cut into 2 inch cubes
- lime to garnish, wedges
- onion to garnish, rounds
- chaat masala optional
For marinade
- 1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt greek (also called hung curd)
- 3/4 tablespoon ginger grated
- 3/4 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder mild, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder ground, aka Haldi powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder dhaniya powder
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon fenugreek leaves dried, aka Kasoori Methi
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and mix well. Add the paneer, red onions and bell peppers. Mix to coat on each side with the marinade. Let it rest for anywhere between 30 minutes to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- When ready to cook thread the marinated paneer, peppers, and onions in the skewers alternating between each.
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AirFryer Method:
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket.
- Arrange the paneer sticks in the air fryer. Lightly brush or spray with oil. Cook at 180 degrees or 360F for 5 minutes.
- Turn the paneer sticks and cook for 5 more minutes, then serve.
Oven Method:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Now using parchment paper or foil, line a baking pan. Place a rack on top. Place the skewers on the rack, lightly brush or spray with oil and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the paneer is roasted.
- To obtain the char markings, turn on the broiler in the Oven and broil the paneer tikka for 2-3 minutes. Keep an eye on the paneer as it broils to prevent it from burning.
Stovetop Grill Method:
- Spray a heated grill pan with some oil. Then line the skewers. Cook from all sides until they are golden and charred on the edges.
Outdoor Grill Method:
- Spray oil generously on the heated outdoor grill or line it with aluminum foil and spray with oil. This helps to avoid the paneer from sticking to the grill.
- Place the skewers on the grill, and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the paneer is roasted and has char marks on the edges. Make sure to turn the paneer skewers half way through.
Garnish & Serve
- Squeeze some lime juice on top. If you like, sprinkle some chaat masala for extra flavor. We love to serve this paneer tikka with cilantro chutney.
Notes
- Marinate: Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but longer is ideal for more tender Tandoori Paneer Tikka.
- Meal Prep: Make a batch of this marinated Paneer and freeze for later use or meal prep for the week.
- Skewers: I used bamboo skewers. To avoid burning the skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before putting them together. If you have a batch of stainless steel or metal skewers on hand, you can use them without soaking them.
- Make Paneer Tikka Bites: Skip the skewers and place the marinated paneer and veggies directly in the air fryer basket to make paneer tikka bites.
Nutrition Information
Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
643mg
(27%)
Potassium
219mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
982IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
600mg
(60%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 643mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 982IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 600mg | 60% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.