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Preparation
2 hours
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Processing
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Oysters are a type of seafood that many people love, often made into many grilled dishes that are delicious. Today, TasteVN will guide you on how to make grilled oysters with green onion using an air fryer, which is quick and still preserves the fresh and fatty taste of the oysters. So why wait? Let’s get cooking right away!
Ingredients for Grilled Oysters with Green Onion using an Air Fryer Serves 3
Oysters 9 pieces Green onions 30 grams Red onions 30 grams (thinly sliced) Roasted peanuts 15 grams (crushed) Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common seasonings a little (sugar/salt)
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How to Choose Fresh, Delicious Oysters
For live oysters with shells:
- You need to pay attention to the oyster shell, which should have a sharp conical shape and be tightly closed. If the oyster is still alive, the shell cannot be easily separated. You should avoid buying oysters that have been separated from their shells because they are often dead.
- Tap the oyster shell with your hand; if you do not hear any noise from inside, it means the oyster is dead.
For shucked oysters:
- You need to carefully observe the oyster meat, which should still be fresh, not slimy or discolored. If the oyster meat has streaks, it means the oysters have been soaked in water for too long and the meat is no longer fresh and delicious.
- Avoid choosing oysters with greenish meat as they are egg-bearing oysters and have a bitter taste, which is not good.
How to make grilled oysters with onion fat using an air fryer
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Prepare the oysters
After purchasing the oysters, you should soak them in clean water for about 1 hour. The mud layer on the outer shell will soften, making it easier to clean the oysters.
After soaking the oysters, use a large brush to scrub the oysters from the hinge to the mouth along the curved lines to clean them.
Once the oysters are cleaned, place them in the air fryer and grill at 200 degrees Celsius for 2 minutes until the oysters open and are easier to separate from the shell. Use a knife to gently pry open the oyster and use your hands to remove the shell.
Tip: It is advisable to scrub the oysters under running water, as this will wash away the dirt on the shell more quickly, eliminating the need for multiple rinses.
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Make the onion fat
Heat a pan on the stove, add cooking oil to the pan, and heat until the oil is hot; if you dip a chopstick into the oil and see bubbles forming, it’s ready.
Next, add the thinly sliced shallots and sauté until they are nearly golden, then add the chopped green onions, and season with a bit of salt and sugar.
Tip: To keep the green onions fresh, you can cut them into small pieces, place them in a bowl, and add a little sugar. Then, heat the oil until hot and pour it over the green onions; this will keep them green and prevent them from wilting even if left for a while.
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Grilling oysters with scallion oil using an air fryer
First, arrange the shucked oysters in the air fryer and grill at 190 degrees Celsius for 4 minutes until the oysters are cooked. Next, add the scallion oil you just made on top of the oysters, and grill for another 3 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
Finally, plate the oysters and garnish with roasted peanuts to finish.
Note: To make the non-stick layer of the air fryer last longer, it’s advisable to line it with a layer of aluminum foil (or baking paper) before placing the oysters in for grilling.
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Final product
The grilled oysters with scallion oil after completion will have the fragrant and rich taste of scallion oil, the nutty flavor of roasted peanuts combined with the fresh and delicious taste of the oysters. The green of the scallion oil along with the yellow of the roasted peanuts when plated looks very eye-catching, making it perfect for entertaining family or friends at parties.
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You don’t need an oven or specialized charcoal stove, you can still make the dish grilled oysters with scallion oil using an air fryer deliciously to treat family or friends right at home with just an air fryer. Dien May Xanh wishes you success in making it!
