Charring spring onions turns them sweet, soft and smoky — lovely as a quick side, a topping, or stirred through grains. The air fryer chars them in 6 minutes. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you cook spring onions in an air fryer?
A: Toss whole spring onions with oil and air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 5–6 minutes, until charred and soft.
Q: Whole or chopped?
A: Whole, so they char without slipping through the basket.
The method
Trim the roots and any ragged tops, leave the spring onions whole, and toss with a little oil and salt. Air fry at a high temperature until softened and charred at the edges. Finish with lemon or a splash of soy. Lovely alongside grilled meats and fish, or chopped over rice and noodles.
The recipe
Air Fryer Charred Spring Onions
Ingredients
- 2 bunches spring onions
- 1 tsp oil
- Salt
- Lemon or soy
Method
- Trim; keep whole.
- Toss with oil and salt.
- Air fry at 200°C for 5–6 minutes.
- Finish with lemon or soy.
Tips
- Keep them whole so they don't slip through.
- High heat for a good char.
- Lemon or soy to finish lifts them.
Frequently asked questions
How do you cook spring onions in an air fryer?
Trim and leave them whole, toss with a little oil and salt, and air fry at 200°C for 5–6 minutes until charred and softened.
Should you cook spring onions whole or chopped?
Whole, so they don't slip through the basket; you can chop them after cooking if using as a topping.
What do charred spring onions go with?
Grilled meats and fish, stirred through rice or noodles, or as a smoky topping for salads and bowls.