Crispy Popcorn Duo: Chicken & Paneer

Servings

2

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

Global

Category

Snack

A crispy popcorn duo of peri peri chicken bites and spiced paneer cubes, air-fried to golden perfection—this recipe is designed to cook together in the Ninja Dual Zone Air Fryer for a quick, delicious snack or party platter.

Crispy Popcorn Duo: Chicken & Paneer

Ingredients

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    • Boneless chicken cubes-400-450g;

    • Corn starch-20g;

    • Egg-1 pc

    • Black pepper-0.5g;

    • Salt to taste;

    • Peri peri powder-10g;

    • Bread crumbs-30-40g

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    • Paneer cubes-200g;

    • Black pepper powder-1.25g;

    • Cumin powder-2.5g;

    • Oil-5ml;

    • Red chilli powder-2g;

    • Salt to taste;

    • Corn flour-50-60g;

    • Water-30-40ml;

    • Breadcrumbs-50-70g

    Directions

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      1. In a bowl, mix chicken with salt, black pepper, and peri peri powder.

      2. Add egg and corn starch, mix well to coat.

      3. Coat each piece with breadcrumbs. Arrange in basket in single layer.

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      1. Marinate paneer with black pepper, cumin powder, red chilli powder, salt, and oil. Rest for 10 min.

      2. Prepare slurry using corn flour and water (medium thick consistency).

      3. Dip paneer cubes in slurry, then coat with breadcrumbs.

      4. Arrange in basket in a single layer.

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      1. Press the button 1, select “air fry” function at 180°C for 15min. Then press button 2, select “air fry” function at 180°C for 12 min Press on button “sync” & press start. Serve hot.