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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Fried shallots have an extremely delicious flavor, and the method is very simple and quick. Into the kitchen with TasteVN!
Ingredients for Fried Shallots using an Air Fryer Serves 4 – 5 people
Red shallots 200 gr Cooking oil 2 tablespoons
Tips for choosing good red shallots:
How to choose shallots:
- Choose firm, well-skinned, and uniform bulbs.
- The shallots should have a dry, easy-to-peel skin. Do not buy shallots that are sprouting, wet, have soft spots, or are dented at the stem, as they tend to spoil quickly.
How to distinguish between Vietnamese and Chinese red shallots:
- Chinese red shallots are large, round bulbs, usually with only 1 clove, light red in color, not fragrant, and have thin skin.
- Vietnamese red shallots usually have about 2 to 3 small cloves. Choose small and pointed bulbs, often with several cloves on one bulb, thick skin, and a distinctive fragrant scent of shallots.
Tools needed:
Air fryer, bowl,…
How to cook Fried Shallots using an Air Fryer
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Prepare the red shallots
Peel all the skin off the red shallots and then rinse them thoroughly to remove any dirt, and let them drain.
Slice or grate the shallots into thin slices as shown.
Tip:
To make the shallots crispier, you can sun-dry them until slightly wilted (do not dry them completely).
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Fry Shallots
Put the chopped shallots at the bottom of the air fryer as shown in the picture. Remember to spread the shallots evenly!
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the shallots to make them more fragrant and rich. Use chopsticks to stir well, then cover with a mesh tray to prevent the shallots from flying around in the fryer.
Place the tray in the fryer and set it to 160 degrees for 5 minutes.
After that, take the tray out and stir the shallots evenly, cover with the mesh tray again and put it back in the fryer. Adjust to 140 degrees and fry for another 5 minutes.
Continue to take the shallots out and stir well for even cooking. Cover again and fry for an additional 10 minutes at 140 degrees Celsius. And that’s it, the fried shallots are done.
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Final Product
The fried shallots are fragrant, crispy, and rich, with a distinctive flavor that is truly appealing, right? Store the shallots in an airtight jar and serve with other dishes to enhance the flavor!
Tips for preserving fried shallots:
Let the fried shallots cool completely, then place them in a clean glass jar, seal it tightly, and store it in the refrigerator for later use. They can be preserved for several months while still maintaining their crunchiness, dryness, and delicious aroma.
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Wishing you success in making the delicious and super simple fried shallots dish!
*Reference source for the recipe and images from the Youtube channel Bếp Nai
