Description
These Crispy Fried Shallots are golden, crunchy, and full of savory crunch—perfect as a topping for soups, salads, noodles, rice, or grilled meats. Made using thinly sliced shallots fried slowly in oil for deep flavor and crispness.
Ingredients
½ lb shallots (Asian or French), peeled and thinly sliced into rings
1 cup neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil or canola oil)
Instructions
- Peel and slice shallots into even thin rings using a sharp knife or mandolin.
- Place shallot slices in a cold pan and pour in the oil until the shallots are mostly submerged.
- Turn heat to medium-low and allow shallots to cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Watch for golden color and remove from oil once golden. Drain the oil through a fine mesh strainer into a jar for future use.
- Spread fried shallots on paper towels to drain excess oil and cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toss fried shallots with smoked paprika or a pinch of salt.
- For a sweet touch, add a dusting of brown sugar after frying.
- Stir in chili flakes or cayenne into the oil for a spicy kick.
- Fry in two batches if your pan is crowded to improve crispiness.
- Any leftover crispy bits can be ground into shallot powder for seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
