Trader Joe’s scallion pancakes (Pajeon) cook up perfectly in the air fryer in under 10 minutes. These Korean pancakes are great as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
Cook on the air fry setting at 400°F for 6 minutes, pausing halfway through to flip, until the edges are golden brown. Add additional time in 1-minute increments if a darker brown exterior is desired
Cut into quarters if desired, and serve hot
Notes
There are 4 scallion pancakes to a package, and you can cook as many at a time as fit in a single layer in your air fryer’s basket (cook in batches if needed)
These pancakes measure about 5.5” in diameter. I can just barely get them in my 8-qt Ninja Dual Zone (one in each basket). If you have a smaller dual zone air fryer, you may need to break them in half before cooking to fit them in (single basket air fryers should be fine)
Unlike the pan method, you do not need to add any oil for cooking scallion pancakes in the air fryer (they have plenty inside them already). In fact, as they cook they’ll release oil, and may need blotting before serving!
I highly recommend you preheat your air fryer for this, as it helps to prevent cold spots. However, if you do not preheat, add 2-3 minutes to cooking time and an additional flip to compensate
Store any leftover scallion pancakes in an airtight container or zippered bag in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. I do not recommend re-freezing after they have been cooked once
To reheat scallion pancakes, air fry at 350°F for 2-3 minutes, until warmed through. This method works for restaurant and homemade leftovers as well!
Exact nutritional values can vary based on any sauces or sides added, and actual quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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