Here’s a delicious, crunchy recipe for crispy cottage cheese sticks (made with paneer)—perfect as a snack or appetizer.
🧀 Crispy Cottage Cheese (Paneer) Sticks
🛒 Ingredients
- 250 g paneer (cut into finger-sized sticks)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida)
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (or paste)
- Salt (to taste)
- ½ cup water (for batter)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil (for frying)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the batter
- In a bowl, mix:
- Flour + cornflour
- Spices + salt
- Add water gradually to make a smooth, slightly thick batter
2. Coat the paneer
- Dip each paneer stick into the batter
- Roll it in breadcrumbs
👉 For extra crispiness: repeat dipping + coating once more
3. Fry
- Heat oil on medium flame
- Fry sticks until golden brown and crispy
- Remove and place on paper towel
4. Serve hot
Best served with:
- Ketchup
- Mint chutney
- Garlic mayo
🔥 Air Fryer / Oven Option
- Brush or spray with oil
- Air fry at 180°C for 10–12 minutes (flip halfway)
- Or bake at 200°C for 15–20 minutes
🌶️ Flavor Variations
🧄 Garlic Herb
- Add oregano + garlic powder to breadcrumbs
🌶️ Spicy
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce to batter
🧀 Extra Cheesy
- Mix grated cheese into breadcrumbs
💡 Tips
- Use firm, fresh paneer to avoid breaking
- Keep oil medium hot (too hot = outside burns, inside cold)
- Double coating = extra crunch
If you want, I can also give you a restaurant-style “paneer fingers” recipe like fast food chains or a healthy high-protein version without frying.
