Air Fryer Paneer Popcorn
on Feb 18, 2025
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This Air Fryer Paneer Popcorn is my ultimate drinking snack! It’s perfectly crispy but made in the air fryer with absolutely minimal oil.
Paneer Popcorn needs to be a LOT more popular than it is! These crispy, bite-sized pieces of goodness are the most perfect thing to snack on along with some beer. I’ve made them in the Air Fryer – so they come together with just a fraction of the oil. Yes please!
Plus, they’re so easy to make and my secret coating sauce takes these simple, unassuming dish to a whole different level! Whether you’re having a party, or just want a fun and easy snack, this air fryer paneer popcorn is what you need to be making!
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Ingredients For Air Fryer Paneer Popcorn
It’s way too easy to make this paneer popcorn in the air fryer. All you need is some schezwan sauce, ketchup, light soy sauce, and salt to make the marinade for the paneer. Coat this with some bread crumbs and brush with just about 2 teaspoons of cooking oil before airfrying.
This recipe comes together in 10 minutes which means you can act on that craving quick! Make it RN 🏃♂️
Richa’s Top Tips
- I would recommend making fresh, homemade paneer for the best flavor and texture.
- Feel free to replace paneer with tofu if you’re a vegan.
- Do not marinate the paneer for longer than the recommended time as it could leave water and become soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
I find that popcorn chicken turns out best when deep-fried to make sure it’s juicy and thoroughly cooked through. My KFC Style Popcorn Chicken recipe is an absolute favorite. There are air fryer recipes out there like this one if you’d like to give Air Fryer Chicken Popcorn a try.
Absolutely! This would be super yum with cauliflower, zucchini, and even babycorn.
While this dish tastes best fresh off the air fryer, you can bread the paneer and store it in the fridge in an air tight container a few hours. Simply take it out and air fryer before serving.
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and simply reheat in your air fryer for a few minutes until hot and cripsy.
If you’re on the lookout for air fryer paneer recipes to try – this one’s got to be on your hit list! Serve this with my boiled egg mayonnaise for a fun dipping idea or dunk into some green chutney for a herby kick. Crack open your favorite beer alongside and have yourself the best evening. Yep – you’re welcome! 😋
If you tried out this recipe, be sure to send me your recreations over on my IG @my_foodstory 🙂 and stay tuned for more Air Fryer recipes!
Watch How To Make Air Fryer Paneer Popcorn Video
Air Fryer Paneer Popcorn
Equipment
Ingredients
Paneer marinade
- 200 gms paneer, cubed into 1 inch pieces
- 3 teaspoons schezwan sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons tomato ketchup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
For coating
- ½ cup bread crumbs
For brushing
- 2 teaspoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients for marinade except paneer to a bowl, whisk them to combine well. add paneer cubes to the bowl and mix them well till they are well coated.3 teaspoons schezwan sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons tomato ketchup, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- Preheat the airfryer at 180 C.
- Gently roll each paneer cube in bread crumbs till they are well coated.200 gms paneer, ½ cup bread crumbs
- Brush the airfryer tray with oil, place the coated paneer cubes, gently brush or drizzle oil on paneer cubes.2 teaspoons cooking oil
- Air fry at 180C for 4 minutes till they turn golden brown and crisp.
- Serve them immediately as they stay crispy as soon as they are made.
Video
Notes
- Cut the paneer into uniform pieces to ensure even frying.
- Avoid overcrowding and make sure that there is a gap in between the paneer cubes.
- The exact air frying time might vary depending on your airfryer.
Nutrition
This article was researched and written by Navya Khetarpal.
Can this be made in an oven? I would love to know the steps to do so in an oven .
Hey Priya, I have not tried baking it in the oven yet. Do leave a comment if you try baking.
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