If you crave crispy snacks but want something wholesome, paneer nuggets are the perfect choice. These paneer nuggets are perfectly golden brown, packed with spices, and offer the same crunch as traditional chicken nuggets without the meat.
Air frying ensures delicious crispiness without the greasy mess of deep frying. If you need a tasty snack or crave spicy paneer bites, these crispy cottage cheese nuggets are perfect. For a delicious bite, pair them with mint chutney, coriander chutney, or a spicy sauce.
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Ingredients
To make these crispy paneer fingers, gather the following ingredients:
- Paneer : Store bought or homemade paneer for a soft, nice texture
- Corn flour mix: plain flour, corn flour, water,salt
- Breadcrumb mix: bread crumbs, red chilli powder, salt and oil
- Optional spices: Garam masala, black pepper powder, chaat masala
- For serving: Tomato ketchup, mint chutney, or sriracha sauce
How to make paneer nuggets ? (video recipe)
Step by step instructions
- Soak paneer cubes in hot water and drain to ensure soft paneer.
- Take cornflour,plain flour and salt in a bowl,Add water.
- Mix to make a slurry.
- Take breadcrumbs in a bowl with spices.
- Add oil to the breadcrumbs.
- Mix it with a spoon.
- Cut the paneer pieces.
- Dip the paneer pieces in cornflour mix.
- Roll them in the breadcrumb mix for a golden brown finish.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C|355F .
- Place nuggets on a baking sheet or directly in the air fryer tray. Spray with a little cooking oil.
- Cook for 13-14 minutes, spraying with oil halfway to enhance crispiness.
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Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 500 gms Paneer block cut lenghtwise or smaller cubes
Cornflour mix
- ⅓ cup plain flour
- 3 tablespoon corn flour
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Breadcrumb mix
- ¾ cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoon oil for breadcrumb mix
- 1 teaspoon salt as per taste
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder or spice mix as per taste
- 1 tbsp. oil to spray/brush oil during cook
Instructions
- Soak paneer cubes in hot water and drain to ensure soft paneer.
- Mix the cornflour,plain flour,spices and water
- Dip the paneer pieces in the corn flour mix, ensuring an even coating.
- Mix breadcrumbs,spices and oil
- Roll paneer pieces in the breadcrumb mix for a golden brown finish.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C|355F . Place nuggets on a baking sheet or directly in the air fryer tray. Spray with a little cooking oil.
- Cook for 13-14 minutes, spraying with oil halfway to enhance crispiness.
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup or chutney.
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Variations and Substitutions
- For a spicy kick, include finely chopped green chili or extra red chili powder in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Paneer Popcorn Recipe: For a crispier coating, crush corn flakes.
- For a baked option, preheat your oven to 200°C and bake the Paneer Nuggets for 15-20 minutes.
- For a healthier choice, swap out plain flour for whole wheat flour in the batter.
- For a crunchier breadcrumb topping, use panko or crushed corn flakes.
- For a gluten-free version, swap out all-purpose flour for gluten-free alternatives like rice flour.
- For a vegan option, substitute tofu for paneer.
FAQ
Yes, coat the paneer pieces and refrigerate them for up to a day before air frying.
It becomes rubbery if you have overcooked it.
Conclusion
This paneer nuggets recipe is a tasty and easy snack that combines convenience and flavor. This recipe is perfect for home cooks looking for a snack with crispy coating and spicy paneer bites. Air frying lets you get that crunchy texture without feeling bad about it. These crispy cottage cheese nuggets are a family favorite, and go great with mint chutney, tomato ketchup, or spicy sauce..
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