Air Fryer Frozen Paneer Tikka

Ingredients

• 350 g frozen marinated paneer tikka (about 20 cubes), straight from the freezer
• 1 capsicum, in chunks, if included in your pack (optional)
• 1 onion, in chunks, if included in your pack (optional)
• A pinch of chaat masala, to finish (optional)
• Oil spray

Steps

1. Take the paneer tikka straight from frozen - thawing it first makes the marinade run off and the paneer turns rubbery.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes.
3. Spray lightly with oil and arrange in a single layer, threading onto skewers first if yours came with vegetables.
4. Air fry for 6 minutes, then turn everything over.
5. Air fry a further 5-6 minutes (12 minutes total) until charred at the edges and hot through.
6. Rest for a minute - paneer firms up slightly as it cools and is less likely to break apart.
7. Finish with a pinch of chaat masala and serve hot.

Tip: Frozen paneer straight into a hot air fryer is what keeps it from turning chewy - going in cold and dense cooks faster on the outside than the paneer can dry out on the inside.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Estimated from standard ingredient data — actual values vary by brand and exact quantities used.