Air Fryer Roasted Myeongran (Pollock Roe)
Crispy Outside, Tender Inside! Effortlessly Roasted Myeongran with Your Air Fryer
Many people enjoy roasted myeongran (pollock roe) as a snack with drinks, right? You’ve probably experienced the hassle of roe splattering everywhere when frying it in a pan. Worry no more! Using an air fryer, you can achieve perfectly cooked roasted myeongran that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, all without the mess. I’m thrilled to share this recipe for air fryer roasted myeongran, cooked to my ideal level of doneness!
Main Ingredients- 2 pieces of Myeongran (pollock roe)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (or cooking oil)
Air Fryer Cooking Time- 5 minutes at 180°C (350°F), then flip and cook for another 5 minutes at 180°C (350°F)
- Optionally, add 1-2 more rounds of 3-5 minutes at 180°C (350°F) to your preference
- 5 minutes at 180°C (350°F), then flip and cook for another 5 minutes at 180°C (350°F)
- Optionally, add 1-2 more rounds of 3-5 minutes at 180°C (350°F) to your preference
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start making delicious air fryer roasted myeongran, a perfect snack for any occasion! ♬♪
Step 2
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the myeongran. Using a fork or spoon, gently coat the myeongran with the oil, being careful not to burst the roe sacs. The olive oil will create a protective layer, preventing it from drying out during cooking.
Step 3
Feel free to substitute olive oil with canola oil or any other cooking oil you have on hand. I used seasoned myeongran for this recipe, but plain, unseasoned myeongran (baek myeongran) works just as deliciously, so choose according to your taste.
Step 4
Place the prepared myeongran in the air fryer basket. Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, carefully flip the myeongran and cook for another 5 minutes at 180°C (350°F). This initial cooking will start to brown the roe.
Step 5
If you prefer a crispier texture, you can add an extra 3-5 minutes of cooking at 180°C (350°F), repeating once or twice based on your preference. I personally like it extra crispy, so I added two more rounds of 3 minutes each. This will make the surface slightly puffed and even more appealing.
Step 6
Your easy and popular snack, air fryer roasted myeongran, is now ready to enjoy! It’s best served warm, so dig in right away!
