🌟 Air Fryer Spiced Paneer Bites
Craving a protein-packed, vegetarian snack that's ready in minutes? This Air Fryer Paneer recipe from Dash for Dinner delivers golden, crispy cubes bursting with flavor—perfect as an appetizer, salad topper, or main dish.
Ingredients
- Paneer: 12 oz block cut into 1-inch cubes
- Oil: 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- Spices:
- ¾ tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp ground coriander
- ¾ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¾ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer
- Set the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Mix Seasoning
- In a large bowl, combine oil, paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and salt into a paste.
- Coat the Paneer
- Add paneer cubes and toss well to coat with the spice paste.
- Air Fry
- Arrange cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5–8 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy outside, tender inside.
Notes
💡 Tips for Success Even Coating: Mix the spice paste thoroughly to coat every piece of paneer. Avoid Overcrowding: Spread the paneer in a single layer for even crisping. Shake Midway: Shake the basket halfway through to ensure all sides crisp evenly. Marinate for Flavor: Let the paneer sit in the seasoning for 15 minutes or more for deeper flavor. Reheating: To regain crispiness, reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
🔍 Nutrition Information (Estimated per serving)
- Calories: 230
- Protein: 13g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
- Net Carbs: 3g