Air Fryer Cheese
Meat Scallion Pie
Transform frozen scallion pancakes into a crispy, savory pie stuffed with juicy minced meat and gooey melted cheese, all baked perfectly in the air fryer.
This ingenious air fryer recipe takes the beloved flaky texture of traditional scallion pancakes and elevates it into a hearty, stuffed pie. By sandwiching a generous filling of savory minced meat and cheese between two pre-made pancakes, it creates a wonderfully crisp crust with a satisfying cheese pull, all ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 frozen scallion pancakes
- 200 g minced meat
- 100 g shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- 1Spread minced meat on pastry
Take a round, flat pastry base and use a spoon to evenly spread a layer of raw minced meat across its surface, leaving a small border around the edges. Next, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese directly on top of the meat layer.
Tip: Spread the meat into an even layer to ensure it cooks uniformly in the air fryer. - 2Add the cheese
Once the meat is evenly distributed, generously sprinkle shredded yellow cheese over the top of the meat layer. This will melt during baking and create a delicious, gooey center.
Tip: Use a mix of mozzarella for a great cheese pull and cheddar for a sharper flavor, depending on your preference. - 3Cover with a second pancake
Carefully place a second scallion pancake directly on top of the meat and cheese filling, aligning the edges with the bottom pancake as closely as possible.
Tip: If the top pancake is frozen, let it thaw slightly so it is pliable enough to shape over the filling without cracking. - 4Crimp and seal the edges
Pinch the edges of the top and bottom scallion pancakes together firmly. Fold and crimp the joined edges inward all the way around the pie to ensure it is completely sealed and the filling will not leak out during cooking.
Tip: Make sure the crimp is tight; a loose seal will pop open in the air fryer as the steam builds up inside. - 5Apply egg wash
Dip a silicone brush into a bowl of beaten egg yolk and brush it evenly over the top surface of the sealed pie. This will give the crust a beautiful, glossy golden-brown finish once baked.
Tip: Only use the egg yolk rather than a whole egg for a richer, more vibrant golden color on the finished crust. - 6Transfer to the air fryer
Carefully lift the assembled pie, keeping it on its sheet of parchment paper, and place it gently into the basket of your air fryer. Ensure it sits flat and has enough room for air to circulate.
Tip: Using parchment paper prevents the bottom of the delicate pastry from sticking to the air fryer basket and makes it easier to lift out once cooked. - 7Set air fryer temperature and time
Place the prepared pie into the air fryer basket and close it securely. Adjust the mechanical dials on the front panel to set the cooking temperature to 200 degrees Celsius and the timer to 15 minutes.
Tip: Make sure the air fryer is preheated if recommended for a crispier crust.
