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Paneer Tikka Sliders (Air Fry & Stovetop)

These Paneer Tikka Sliders are grilled to perfection - crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and bursting with smoky Indian flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Marinate Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian Fusion
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 sliders
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

FOR TANDOORI MARINADE

  • 3/4 cup whole milk yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder or paprika
  • 1 tbsp besan gram flour
  • 1 tbsp dry Kasoori Methi fenugreek leaves
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 3 large cloves garlic grated
  • 225 grams paneer

FOR CILANTRO CHUTNEY

FOR VEGGIE MIX

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 green chilies chopped
  • 1 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • salt to taste

FOR BUNS & CHEESE

  • 8 savory slider buns I like Royal Hawaiian
  • 2 slices pepper jack cheese 1/4 of a slice per slider

TO ASSEMBLE PANEER TIKKA SLIDERS (2 sliders at a time)

  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp tandoori masala
  • 2 slider buns
  • spread chutney on both sides
  • 2-3 pieces of paneer on each bun
  • 1 spoonful of veggie mix on each bun
  • 1/4 slice of cheese on each bun or 1 square
  • spread chutney on both sides

Instructions

  • Marinate. Cube the paneer so you end up with 32 cubes. Mix all tandoori marinade ingredients, add cubed paneer, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Air fry paneer at 400°F for 6 mins, flip, then cook 4 mins more. Set aside.
  • Veggie Mix. Heat up a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add oil followed by garlic and green chilies. Then add bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes. Then add onions and salt. Cook another 10 minutes until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Grill Paneer Tikka Sliders. In the same skillet, over low-medium heat, melt butter with tandoori masala. Place slider buns face down and grill for a couple of minutes, then flip and cook on the other side.
  • Assemble. Then, spread chutney on both sides facing up, layer with 2 cubes of paneer on each slider, a spoonful of veggies, and pepper jack cheese on each bun. Close the bun.
  • Cover and cook sliders 3–4 mins per side until cheese melts.

Notes

  • Time Saver - Prepare the marinade and marinate the paneer for 30 minutes. During the wait time, saute your bell peppers and onions.
  • Veggie Mix - For the best results, use a cast-iron skillet to saute the veggies. Also, cook down the veggies on medium heat so they brown.
  • No Air Fryer? - If you don't have an air fryer, you can saute the paneer in a pan, preferably nonstick, for 5 minutes. Don't overcook or else the paneer will get rubbery.
  • Grill up to 4 sliders at one time - You can make up to 4 sliders at one time. Just increase the amount of butter and tandoori masala used.
  • Make Ahead – You can marinate paneer up to 24 hours in advance, sauté the veggies, and make the cilantro chutney the day before to save time.
  • Baking Option - For a softer slider, bake at 350°F for 15–25 minutes. For a crispier slider, stick with stovetop grilling as suggested.
  • Vegan Option - For a vegan option, use tofu instead of paneer. Also, use non-dairy cheese and butter.
  • Gluten-free Option - Use gluten-free slider buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 843IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 1mg