Air Fryer Crispy Paneer Nuggets
Golden, crunchy paneer nuggets coated in oats and spices, air fried in 15 minutes. A quick snack that’s ready in just over 30 minutes with almost no cleanup.
Ingredients
- 200 g 7 oz paneer, cut into medium cubes
- 3 tablespoons 24 g wheat flour
- 3 tablespoons 27 g rolled oats
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for brushing
Instructions
- Mix paprika, black pepper, cumin, turmeric, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Add paneer cubes and toss gently to coat in the spice mix.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl. Put wheat flour on one plate and rolled oats on another.
- Coat each paneer cube in wheat flour, then dip in the beaten egg, then press into the oats. Press gently with your fingers to help the oats stick. Place on a clean dry plate. Repeat for all cubes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 2 minutes.
- Place coated cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between each. Brush tops lightly with oil.
- Cook at 190°C (380°F) for 15 minutes, flipping carefully halfway through.
- Remove when golden and the oats are set and crunchy. Serve hot with chutney or a dip of your choice.
Notes
- Cut paneer into medium cubes, not small ones. Small cubes dry out before the coating crisps.
- Press oats into each cube with your fingertips so they actually stick to the surface.
- Keep cubes in a single layer in the basket. Crowding kills the crunch.
- Every air fryer is different. Start checking at 12 minutes.
- To reheat, use the air fryer at 180°C for 4 to 5 minutes. Avoid the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal