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A stack of golden-brown Air Fryer Scallion Pancakes garnished with fresh green onion slices on a white plate.

Air Fryer Scallion Pancakes

This recipe provides a method for making crisp scallion pancakes using an air fryer. Testing confirmed the pancakes remain crisp without drying out.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4 pancakes

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Pancake Dough

  • 240 g flour
  • 150 ml warm water
  • 5 g salt

Filling and Assembly

  • 30 ml sesame oil for brushing
  • 50 g chopped scallions

Instructions
 

  • Mix the flour, salt, and warm water in a bowl to form a dough.
  • Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it is smooth. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  • Roll the dough thinly. Brush the surface with sesame oil and sprinkle the chopped scallions evenly over the oil.
  • Roll the dough into a tight log. Coil the log into a spiral shape, then flatten the spiral gently into a pancake shape.
  • Place the pancakes in the air fryer basket. Cook at 190°C for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the pancakes halfway through the cooking time.
  • Cook until the pancakes are golden brown and crisp.
  • Slice the pancakes and serve them warm.

Notes

The air fryer method keeps these pancakes crisp without becoming dry. This recipe is suitable for readers looking for convenient cooking alternatives.
Keyword Air Fryer Scallion Pancakes, Asian Cuisine Recipes, Chinese Cooking Recipes, Easy Asian Dishes, Japanese Food Recipes