Indian · 375°F · 14 min
Air Fryer Vegetable Samosas
Spiced potato and pea filling in a thin pastry. Brushed with oil, they blister in the basket instead of swimming in ghee.
Air Fryer Paneer Tikka
Paneer tikka is made for the air fryer: dense cubes take on spice and yogurt, then brown at the corners without falling apart. Skewer with peppers and onion for a full plate, or cook the cheese alone for bowls.
Dry the paneer
Pat cubes dry before the marinade. Wet cheese slides out of the yogurt coat and steams instead of coloring.
Air Fryer Paneer Tikka
Prep 20 min · Cook 12 min · Total 32 min · 4 servings
Crowding. Leave gaps so the yogurt coating can dry and brown.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.
Marinate
Marinate the paneer
Pat paneer dry. Mix yogurt, masala, lemon, oil, ginger, garlic and salt. Coat paneer (and vegetables if using). Rest 20 minutes.
Pat cubes dry first so yogurt spice sticks. Wet cheese slides out of the coat and steams.
Air fry
Skewer or space
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Arrange in a single layer or on short skewers that fit your basket.
Short skewers or a single layer both work. Leave gaps for browning.
Paneer tikka cubes and peppers on skewers Roast until charred at edges
Cook 10-12 minutes, turning once, until edges are browned and spices smell toasted.
Look for toasted spice aroma and browned corners. Overcooking makes paneer rubbery.
Paneer tikka cooking in the air fryer basket Serve with chutney
Serve hot with chutney or raita.
Cool raita or bright chutney balances the warm spice.
Finished paneer tikka
