Air Fryer Frozen Shami Kebab

Ingredients

• 300 g frozen shami kebabs (about 8 patties), straight from the freezer
• Sliced onion and green chutney, to serve (optional)
• Oil spray

Steps

1. Take the shami kebabs straight from frozen - they're delicate, and thawing first makes them fall apart in the basket.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes.
3. Spray both sides lightly with oil.
4. Lay the patties flat in a single layer with a little space around each one.
5. Air fry for 6 minutes, then flip each patty carefully with a flat spatula rather than tongs, which can crack them.
6. Air fry a further 5-6 minutes (about 12 minutes total) until firm and golden on both sides.
7. Let them sit for a minute - they firm up further as they cool, which helps them hold together when serving.
8. Serve with sliced onion and green chutney.

Tip: Shami kebabs are softer than seekh kebabs going in - if one breaks while flipping, don't worry, just cook the pieces a little longer since they're already fully formed underneath.

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Nutrition (per serving)

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