Paneer Popcorn is a delicious and crunchy snack recipe that can be made in minutes. These crispy paneer nuggets are a crowd-pleaser and are a hit among kids. Make this bite-sized paneer popcorn as an after-school snack or as an appetizer for your party. Tastes best when served with simple tomato ketchup or mayonnaise.
If you are looking to indulge in something crispy, mildly spicy and yummy to satisfy your savoury cravings, look no further.
About Paneer Popcorn
Who doesn’t love finger food? I have always been a fan of crispy, delicious snacks right from my childhood. Every evening when I was back from school, my eyes always looked for those crispy snacks on the kitchen counter.
As years passed by, my love for snacks only increased. Being a food blogger and a food lover has given me more opportunities to try new recipes every other day.
Like most of you, I love paneer. Luckily, my kids love paneer too. It’s no surprise that we enjoyed this paneer popcorn, which was gone in minutes.
These nuggets are sure to impress anyone with a crisp exterior and soft interior. This is an extremely addictive recipe. Not to worry. These nuggets are made using simple, easily available ingredients and can be put together in no time. You wouldn’t be bored even if you had this every week.
Reasons to love Crispy Paneer Popcorn
As the name suggests, it is super crispy on the outside
Crispy Nuggets with Zero oil using an air fryer
Mildly spicy and easily customizable
Relished by people of all groups and kid-friendly
Perfect for your next party or potluck
How to make Paneer Popcorn
Cut Paneer into equal size cubes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Add all the spices to the paneer and gently mix them together.
In another bowl, mix cornflour, salt and water. Make sure the mixture is lump-free.
Add breadcrumbs to a wide plate and keep it ready.
Take paneer cubes one by one and dip them in this cornflour mixture.
Roll the paneer cubes in breadcrumbs. Again roll them in the cornflour dip and then in the breadcrumbs.
Make sure the spices and breadcrumbs are evenly coated in the paneer cubes.
Once all the paneer cubes are coated with spices, refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Deep Frying
Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil is ready, add paneer cubes to the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry the paneer cubes on a medium flame till the cubes turn golden brown in colour on all sides.
Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer at 390F for 5 minutes. Brush oil in the air fryer basket. Place the paneer cubes in the basket leaving enough gap between each one.
Air fry at 390F for 5 mins. Turn them around and air fry again for another 5 minutes.
Notes
Spices and seasonings can be customized. Onion powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala, pepper powder, oregano etc can be added.
Make sure the paneer pieces are firm.
You can use homemade or store-bought bread crumbs in this recipe.
Powdered cornflakes can be used in place of breadcrumbs.
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Paneer Popcorn
Ingredients
- 250 gms Paneer
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
For the paste
- 4 tbsp Cornflour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Water
For coating
- 3/4 cup Breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Cut Paneer into equal size cubes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and red chilli powder to the paneer and gently mix them together.
- In another bowl, mix cornflour, salt and water. Make sure the mixture is lump-free
- Add breadcrumbs to a wide plate and keep it ready.
- Take paneer cubes one by one and dip them in this cornflour mixture.
- Roll the paneer cubes in breadcrumbs. Again roll them in the cornflour dip and then in the breadcrumbs.
- Make sure the spices and breadcrumbs are evenly coated in the paneer cubes.
- Once all the paneer cubes are coated with spices, refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Deep Frying
- Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil is ready, add paneer cubes to the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry the paneer cubes on a medium flame till the cubes turn golden brown in colour on all sides.
Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer at 390F for 5 minutes. Brush oil in the air fryer basket. Place the paneer cubes in the basket leaving enough gap between each one.
- Air fry at 390F for 5 mins. Turn them around and air fry again for another 5 minutes.
- Serve with simple tomato ketchup or mayonnaise.