Air fryer recipe · Kids
Herbed Paneer Nuggets
Kid-friendly herb-flecked nuggets with a crisp shell and a soft, cheesy bite.
- 24 minTotal time
- 190°CAir fryer
- 5Serves
- VegetarianDiet
Nutrition per serving
- 285kcal
- 16.9 gprotein
- 23.5 gcarbs
- 13.6 gfat
- 1.8 gfibre
Per serving, about 5 servings. Figures are estimates from standard ingredient databases, not medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice.
Ingredients
- Paneer slabs250 g
- Flour1/2 cup
- Breadcrumbs1 cup
- Mixed herbs1 tbsp
- Milk1/4 cup
- Garlic powder1 tsp
Method
Cut nugget shapes
Slice the paneer into flat nugget shapes about a centimetre thick so they crisp outside while staying soft within, then pat them dry. A dry surface lets the flour grip instead of sliding off.
Set up a coating station
Set out three bowls: seasoned flour, milk, and breadcrumbs mixed with the herbs and garlic powder. This flour, milk, crumb order builds a sturdy shell that holds on and does not flake away in the basket.
Dredge each piece
Coat a nugget in flour, dip it in milk, then press it firmly into the herbed breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, repeat the milk and crumb step, since a second layer builds a thicker, sturdier shell.
Air-fry until golden
Lay the nuggets in a single layer and air-fry at 190°C for 13 min, flipping halfway. A single layer lets air reach both faces so they crisp evenly. Serve hot once both sides are golden with a herby dip.
