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Cheesy Paneer Bombs: Crispy Outside, Gooey Inside

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Cheesy Paneer Bombs are crispy golden bites filled with a spicy paneer-cheese stuffing. They are deep-fried or air-fried until crunchy outside while staying soft and cheesy inside. Perfect for parties, kids’ snacks, or tea-time treats.

prep time 20 Mins
cook time 15 Mins
chef Ankita Singh
Cheesy Paneer Bombs

Cheesy Paneer Bombs are a fun snack that combines the richness of paneer with the gooeyness of cheese, all wrapped in a crispy bread-crumb coating. They are called “bombs” because when you bite into them, the molten cheese inside oozes out with the paneer mixture, creating a burst of flavor.

The filling usually includes crumbled paneer, mozzarella cheese, and spices like chili flakes, oregano, and a little green chili or black pepper. This stuffing is shaped into small balls, coated with a flour slurry and bread crumbs, and then fried until golden.

They can be deep-fried for maximum crispiness, air-fried for a healthier option, or even baked. These bombs taste best hot, served with ketchup, chili sauce, or creamy garlic mayo. They make an excellent party starter, evening snack, or even a kids’ lunchbox special.

Step 1

Prepare the Filling:

  1. In a bowl, mix crumbled paneer, mozzarella cheese, green chili, coriander, chili flakes, oregano, black pepper, and salt.

  2. Combine well and shape into 12 small balls.

Prepare the cheesy Bombs
Step 2

Coat the Bombs:

  1. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornflour, and water to form a smooth slurry.

  2. Dip each paneer ball into the slurry, then roll in bread crumbs.

  3. For extra crunch, repeat the coating process (double coat).

Coat the bombs
Step 3

Fry / Cook:

  • Deep Frying: Heat oil on medium flame. Fry the paneer bombs in small batches until golden brown and crispy.

  • Air Fryer: Preheat to 180°C. Spray bombs with oil and air fry for 12–14 minutes until crisp.

  • Baking: Preheat oven to 200°C. Brush bombs with oil and bake for 15–18 minutes.

Deep Fry the bombs
Step 4

Serve:
Serve hot with tomato ketchup, chili mayo, or garlic dip.

Cheesy Paneer Bombs

Tips and Tricks

  1. Double-coating ensures maximum crunch and prevents cheese from leaking out.

  2. Keep oil at medium heat – too hot and the outside burns before the cheese melts.

  3. You can add finely chopped veggies (capsicum, corn, or carrots) to the filling.

  4. For a spicier version, add peri-peri masala to the bread crumbs.

  5. Serve immediately – the bombs lose crispiness if left too long.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can shape and coat the bombs, then refrigerate for up to 24 hours before frying/baking.

Yes, freeze after coating. Fry/bake directly without thawing when needed.

Mozzarella is best for a stretchy cheesy effect, but you can mix processed cheese for creaminess.

Yes, crushed cornflakes or semolina (rava) can be used for coating.

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