Air Fryer Paneer Tikka (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian)

• 14 ozpaneer — cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1bell pepper — cut into squares
• 1red onion — cut into petals
• 3/4 cupplain whole-milk yogurt — thick
• 2 tbspchickpea flour — besan, toasted — naturally gluten-free
• 3 clovesgarlic — grated
• 1 tbspfresh ginger — grated
• 2 tspgaram masala
• 1 tspKashmiri chili powder — for color; mild
• 1/2 tspground turmeric
• 1 tspfine sea salt
• 1 tbspneutral oil — to brush

Method

1. 01

   Whisk the yogurt, toasted chickpea flour, garlic, ginger, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, and salt into a thick marinade. Fold in the paneer, pepper, and onion and coat well. Rest 20 minutes — paneer doesn't need long, since it won't absorb deeply.

2. 02

   Thread onto skewers or simply spread the pieces in the basket. Brush lightly with oil to help the edges char.

3. 03

   Air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes, flipping halfway, until the marinade has set into a dry, blistered coat and the edges of the paneer and onion have caught dark char.

4. 04

   Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of chaat masala, and serve hot with mint chutney.