Crispy & Chewy! Easy Air Fryer Tteok-kkochi (Grilled Rice Cake)
Crispy & Chewy! Easy Air Fryer Tteok-kkochi (Grilled Rice Cake)
Winter Snack Alert! How to Make Crispy Tteok-kkochi with an Air Fryer
During the winter months, my cravings for snacks are constant! I decided to try grilling the gara-tteok (thick rice cakes) my mother sent me using my air fryer. The result was a wonderfully crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior – a perfect treat!
Ingredients- 4 Gara-tteok (thick rice cakes)
- Honey (to taste)
- A little olive oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper. This makes cleanup so much easier later on.
Step 2
Lightly brush the gara-tteok with olive oil. Applying olive oil helps the rice cakes become crispier in the air fryer and enhances their flavor. Using a brush will help you coat them evenly.
Step 3
Arrange the olive oil-coated gara-tteok in a single layer on the parchment paper in the air fryer basket. Make sure they are not overlapping so they can cook evenly. Leaving some space between them is important for optimal crispiness.
Step 4
Set the air fryer to 200°C (390°F) and cook for 10 minutes. I personally prefer a crispier finish, so after 10 minutes, I flipped the rice cakes and cooked them for an additional 5 minutes. Feel free to adjust the cooking time based on your preferred level of crispness.
Step 5
Voila! Your deliciously grilled gara-tteok is ready. Street vendors often grill tteok until it’s slightly charred, giving it a unique flavor. While air-fried tteok might look paler, don’t let that fool you! They are incredibly crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft and chewy on the inside. They make a fantastic snack for kids and a great accompaniment for drinks for adults.
Step 6
The best way to enjoy these warm, chewy grilled rice cakes is by dipping them in sweet honey! A generous dip in honey and a bite will reveal the amazing harmony of crispy exterior and chewy interior. You can also try dipping them in fruit syrup (jocheong) or jam for a different twist.
