Crispy, crunchy and golden Zero Oil Paneer Popcorn Video Recipe made in Air Fryer. Learn how to make healthy paneer popcorn with no oil.
Today’s recipe of Paneer Popcorn is a reminder that crispy, crunchy and deliciously golden snacks need not necessarily be deep-fried. Recently I started using Balzano’s Air Fryer and apart from trying recipes like French Fries and Bitter Gourd chips, I was tempted to make Zero Oil Paneer Popcorn. Having owned an oven/OTG for almost a decade now, I kept questioning if I should really invest in one more kitchen appliance. But, this great magical appliance has proved me wrong. It is the most used in my kitchen with at least one new dish being made every day. I will make a detailed post about using oven vs air fryer sometime, but for now I should say that – having an air fryer simplifies frying without any/way lesser oil.
You can make this same recipe of Zero Oil Paneer Popcorn in an oven, if you can keep a close eye and turn the paneer cubes around multiple times to ensure even cooking. With Air Fryer, all it took was 8 mins and I only had to shake/move the paneer cubes once in between at the half way mark. I didn’t have to use any oil at all in the recipe, not even a drop – so this is a perfect little guiltfree snack with no added calories. If you are like me, who hates deep-frying – this is a must try. I have shared many other Zero Oil recipes, check them out too.
Here is the recipe video of making Air Fryer Paneer Popcorn –
How to make Zero Oil Paneer Popcorn | Paneer Popcorn in Air Fryer –
Zero Oil Paneer Popcorn | Paneer Popcorn in Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Measurements
1 cup = 250ml, 1 tbsp = 15ml, 1 tsp = 5mlIngredients
- 1/2 cup Paneer Cubes 12-15 small cubes
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/4 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1/3 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Italian flavored
- Salt as needed
- Water as needed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste and salt as needed.
- Add water little by little and make a thick paste.
- Now add 1/2 cup paneer cubes and mix them well to coat them with the batter.
- In a plate add 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs. Roll each paneer cube coated with batter tightly in breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- Load the air fryer tray with the prepared paneer cubes. Set it on 180°C for 8 mins and switch on the air fryer.
- Shake the paneer cubes once at the midway mark at 4 mins and continue cooking.
- Remove the golden crispy paneer popcorn using tongs onto a serving plate.
- Serve hot immediately with tomato ketchup (optional) on the side.
Detailed step-wise picture recipe of making Zero Oil Paneer Popcorn | Paneer Popcorn in Air Fryer –
- In a mixing bowl add 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste and salt as needed.
- Add water little by little and make a thick paste.
- Now add 1/2 cup paneer cubes and mix them well to coat them with the batter.
- In a plate add 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs. Roll each paneer cube coated with batter tightly in breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- Load the air fryer tray with the prepared paneer cubes. Set it on 180°C for 8 mins and switch on the air fryer.
- Shake the paneer cubes once at the midway mark at 4 mins and continue cooking.
- Remove the golden crispy paneer using tongs onto a serving plate.
- Serve hot immediately with tomato ketchup (optional) on the side.
Note –
- To make this same recipe in an OTG, set it at 180°C for 15-20 mins on toast mode (both top & bottom heating rods ON)
- The same recipe can be deep-fried too.
- Adjust spices as per preference.
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Yum! This looks so delicious and tasty!
Thanks 🙂