- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 10 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add cornstarch, rice flour, red chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk well and add garlic, ginger paste, and vegetable oil.
- Add the paneer and toss until it is well-coated.
- Add the paneer to the air fryer basket and cook, tossing halfway through. Cook until golden and crispy.
Sweet and Sour Chili Paneer Sauce
- While the paneer is air frying, make the sauce. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add garlic and ginger paste and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add green chili and the white parts of the green onions and sauté for another minute.
- Add the onion and bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add ketchup and red chili sauce and mix well.
- Add sweet & sour sauce and water and mix well.
- Mix until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and add air-fried paneer to the pan and toss until well-coated.
- Garnish with green ends of the green onions and serve immediately.
Recipe created in partnership with Hetal Vasavada at @milkandcardamom.


