Air Fryer Kimchi Pancakes (Kimchijeon)
Air Fryer Kimchi Pancakes (Kimchijeon) is made with well-fermented kimchi, kimchi brine, all-purpose flour, water; air fry at 390°F for 14 minutes to serve 2. 260 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Mix chopped kimchi, kimchi brine, flour, water, egg, green onions, and sesame oil into a thick batter.
- 2
Line the air fryer basket with parchment. Pour half the batter into a thin round, spreading it evenly.
- 3
Air fry at 390°F for 7 minutes. Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 5 minutes until crispy and golden on both sides.
- 4
Repeat with remaining batter. Whisk together dipping sauce ingredients.
- 5
Slice pancakes into wedges and serve hot with the dipping sauce.
Tip: Use the ripest, most fermented kimchi you have — the more sour it is, the more flavorful your pancakes will be. Including the kimchi brine in the batter adds tang and helps bind the ingredients.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 14 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🌡️Concentrated heat circulation produces even browning and a crispier crust than a full-size oven.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Kimchi Pancakes (Kimchijeon) at 390°F for 14 minutes. Use the ripest, most fermented kimchi you have — the more sour it is, the more flavorful your pancakes will be. Including the kimchi brine in the batter adds tang and helps bind the ingredients.
You need: 1 cup well-fermented kimchi, chopped, 1/4 cup kimchi brine, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup water, 1 egg, 2 green onions, sliced, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/2 tsp gochugaru, 1/2 tsp sesame seeds, 1/2 tsp sesame oil. This recipe serves 2 with 260 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Kimchi Pancakes (Kimchijeon) takes 14 minutes total at 390°F. Slice pancakes into wedges and serve hot with the dipping sauce.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 2 and takes just 14 minutes at 390°F.
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