KFC Paneer Zinger (Copycat)

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About

A vegetarian favorite from KFC’s international menus. The Paneer Zinger pairs a spicy, crispy paneer patty with fresh lettuce, tomato, and zesty mayo on a soft sesame bun. It delivers that classic Zinger crunch and heat, now with paneer as the star ingredient. It scored 7.3 out of 10 here after cooking it exactly as written. The full method runs to 5 steps below. Everything is measured for a normal home kitchen rather than a restaurant line.

Ingredients

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paneer patty

Paneer200g paneer, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
All-purpose flour1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
Cornstarch2 tbsp cornstarch
Paprika1/2 tsp paprika
Chili powder1/2 tsp chili powder
Black pepper1/4 tsp black pepper
Salt1/2 tsp salt
Buttermilk1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk or yogurt
Yogurt1/4 cup (60ml) buttermilk or yogurt
Vegetable oil2 tbsp vegetable oil, for shallow frying

spicy mayo

Mayonnaise1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise
Hot sauce1 tsp hot sauce
Paprika1/2 tsp paprika
Saltpinch salt

assembly

Burger bun2 sesame burger buns, toasted
Iceberg lettuce1/2 cup (20g) shredded iceberg lettuce
Tomato2 tomato slices

Recipe

1
Prepare the paneer. Pat the paneer slices dry. Dip each slice in buttermilk or yogurt, then coat with a mixture of flour, cornstarch, paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
2
Fry the paneer. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated paneer slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3
Make the spicy mayo. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, hot sauce, paprika, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
4
Toast the buns lightly until warm and golden.
5
Assemble the burger: bottom bun with a spoonful of spicy mayo, crispy paneer slice, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, another light spread of mayo, then top bun. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.