Paneer Tikka Recipe in Oven, Air Fryer, Stovetop

Name: Paneer Tikka Recipe in Oven, Air Fryer, Stovetop
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1½ tablespoon oil ((preferably mustard oil)); 1 to 1½ teaspoon red chilli powder ((mild variety)); ½ to ¾ teaspoon salt ((adjust to taste)); ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 to 1½ teaspoon coriander powder ( (optional)); 1 teaspoon chaat masala ((optional)); 1 teaspoon kasuri methi ((dried fenugreek leaves)); 1¼ teaspoon ginger garlic paste; 6 tablespoons greek yogurt (or thick hung curd (¼ cup + 2 tbsp) (refer notes)); 200 grams paneer ((cut to 9 cubes)); 1 large onion (- 10 to 12 cubes layers separated); 1 red capsicum (- 6 to 8 cubes ); 1 green capsicum (- 6 to 8); 1 tablespoon mustard oil (or butter for brushing the tikkas (optional)); 1 tablespoon gram flour ((besan (optional))); ¼ to ½ teaspoon carom seeds ((ajwain (optional)))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Paneer tikka is very a popular restaurant style grilled appetizer made with Indian cheese, spicy yogurt marinade and herbs. This recipe shows you how to make it on a griddle, in Oven & air fryer without a tandoor.

Updated at: Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:32:31 GMT