Air Fryer Scallion Pancakes — Air fryer Scallion Pancakes are a delicious way to start your Chinese Dinner, and they make for a fantastic appetizer!
Air Fryer Scallion Pancakes are so good; they will be so good that you will forget you are not in a Chinese Restaurant but instead at home, eating these delicious scallion pancakes right from your air fryer!
How to make air fryer scallion pancakes, which make such an easy appetizer or snack. With only a few ingredients, you can add these to the incredible air fryer Chinese Food Recipes, including:
- AIR FRYER CHINESE SPARE RIBS
- INSTANT POT VEGETARIAN CHINESE FRIED RICE
- AIR FRYER CHINESE DONUTS
- AIR FRYER, CHINESE SESAME CHICKEN
There is nothing like making a homemade air fryer Chinese Dinner. So easy and so good! I love a huge Chinese Buffet, and the air fryer does a great job of making these dishes so much healthier! This is one of my family’s favorite appetizers, and they are super simple to make with the air fryer.
What Is A Scallion Pancake?
Depending on where you live in the United States, they may be called different things; here in the Northeast, the restaurants refer to them as Scallion Pancakes. But other names that I have heard for the same dish are Green Onion Pancake or Spring Onion Pancake.
Whatever you call them, they are just a flatbread type that includes green onions or scallions. They are heavier in density than a regular pancake. Scallion Pancakes are usually fried, but we used the air fryer today and created a light and airy Chinese appetizer.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Scallion Pancakes
The ingredients are pretty standard, whether you fry it up, either in the skillet or in the air fryer. Today’s components included a blend of flatbread dough, sliced scallions, and oil.
Today, we use a lot less oil than the frying version. You still get the same unique flavors with only a few tablespoons of oil!
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Salt
- Water
- Butter
- Scallions
- Olive Oil Spray
How To Make Air Fryer Scallion Pancakes
Start by making the dough:
Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Slowly pour in hot water while using a fork to stir it in. Slowly pour them into the cool water next, still using the fork. You should have what appears to be a very shaggy dough. Using your hands, press the dough together until it starts to form a ball. On a clean work surface lightly dusted with flour, knead the dough for about 3 minutes until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough and let rest for 30 minutes.
While the dough rests, make the filling by whisking together the melted butter, flour, and salt. Set aside.
Cut the dough into six pieces and roll them into a ball. Working with one dough ball at a time, keep the other dough balls covered with plastic wrap. On a lightly floured, clean work surface, roll out the dough into a roughly rectangular shape as thin as possible. Take one tablespoon of the filling and brush it over the dough, leaving a half-inch barrier. Sprinkle with 1/6 of the green onions.
With the long side facing you, roll the dough into a long thin log. Press the seams together on the sides and along the length of the log. Roll into a spiral shape, tucking the edge underneath. Place under the plastic wrap with the other dough balls and continue with the remaining dough.
Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F. Take one of the spirals and gently flatten it with the palm of your hand on your clean work surface. Roll it out into a 7 to 8-inch circle.
Spray the basket of the air fryer with olive oil spray. Place the pancake into the basket and spray the top with olive oil. Air fry for 5 minutes, flip, spray again and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until desired crispiness.
Repeat with the remaining dough, cut into triangles if desired, and serve with the dipping sauce of your choice.
How Do You Eat Scallion Pancakes?
They are typically cut into pizza wedges in Chinese restaurants, but you can certainly keep them whole.
Eat them hot. They are fabulous hot, just like fresh bread, coming out of the oven, they taste and smell amazing.
What Dipping Sauces Go Best With Scallion Pancakes?
Traditionally this is served with either a sweet dipping sauce or a simple soy sauce. One of my favorite dipping sauces for either Scallion Pancakes or Gyoza is this from Dynasty (affiliate link).
How Do You Air Fry Trader Joe’s Scallion Pancakes?
Add the frozen scallion pancakes to the air fryer basket, air fry for 5-8 minutes, flipping once at 400 degrees F.
How Do You Reheat Chinese Food In The Air Fryer?
Anything can be heated in the air fryer. Add the leftover Chinese food into the air fryer basket to reheat Chinese food. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F for 5-9 minutes. The amount of time will depend on what you are reheating and how much you are reheating.
More Air Fryer Recipes:
- AIR FRYER CAJUN CRAB LEGS
- AIR FRYER HOMEMADE PIZZA BAGELS
- FROZEN PIEROGIES IN AIR FRYER
- AIR FRYER MINI DEEP DISH PIZZAS
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Air Fryer Scallion Pancakes
Description
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup cool water
Filling:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 scallions, minced
Other:
- Olive Oil Spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Slowly pour in hot water while using a fork to stir it in. Slowly pour the in the cool water next, still using the fork. You should have what appears to be a very shaggy dough. Using your hands, press the dough together until it starts to form a ball. On a clean work surface lightly dusted with flour, knead the dough for about 3 minutes until a smooth dough forms. Cover the dough and let rest for 30 minutes.
- While the dough rests, make the filling by whisking together the melted butter, flour, and salt. Set aside.
- Cut the dough into six even pieces, roll them into a ball. Working with one dough ball at a time, keep the other dough balls covered with plastic wrap. On a lightly floured, clean work surface, roll out the dough into a roughly rectangular shape as thin as you can get it. Take one tablespoon of the filling and brush it over the dough, leaving a half-inch barrier all around. Sprinkle with 1/6 of the green onions.
- With the long side facing you, begin to roll the dough into a long thin log. Press the seams together on the sides and along the length of the log. Roll into a spiral shape, tucking the edge underneath. Place under the plastic wrap with the other dough balls and continue with the remaining dough.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F. Take one of the spirals and gently flatten it with the palm of your hand on your clean work surface. Roll it out into a 7 to 8-inch circle.
- Spray the basket of the air fryer with olive oil spray. Place the pancake into the basket and spray the top with olive oil. Air fry for 5 minutes, flip, spray again and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until desired crispiness.
- Repeat with the remaining dough, cut into triangles if desired, and serve with the dipping sauce of your choice.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
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Suzi
Can I freeze extra uncooked balls of dough?