How to Roast Sesame Seeds in an Air Fryer: An Easy and Delicious Method
How to Roast Sesame Seeds in an Air Fryer: An Easy and Delicious Method
Essential Kitchen Hack! The Perfect Guide to Roasting Sesame Seeds in Your Air Fryer Without Burning
Tired of sesame seeds splattering everywhere and constantly stirring when you roast them in a pan? Using an air fryer significantly reduces this effort, allowing you to easily achieve perfectly roasted sesame seeds that fill your kitchen with a delightful nutty aroma.
Ingredients- 2 cups sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare for washing the sesame seeds. Get a very fine-mesh sieve that won’t let the sesame seeds pass through. Place a large bowl underneath to catch the water.
Step 2
Pour the 2 cups of sesame seeds into the fine-mesh sieve. Then, add enough clean water to generously cover the seeds.
Step 3
Gently rub the sesame seeds with your hands while they are submerged in the clean water. This step helps to remove any dust or impurities clinging to the seeds.
Step 4
Even though this is the second rinse, the water still looks quite cloudy. This is due to the fine powder and dirt attached to the seeds.
Step 5
If you look closely, you might see small grains of sand or dirt at the bottom of the bowl. It’s important to thoroughly remove these foreign particles.
Step 6
After rinsing once or twice, refill the bowl with fresh water, add the sesame seeds, and let them soak for about 5 minutes. This soaking process helps loosen any stubborn dirt or debris, making them easier to wash away.
Step 7
Once the seeds have soaked for 5 minutes, drain them using the sieve and rinse again under running water. Repeat this washing process about five or six times until the water runs clear, ensuring the seeds are thoroughly clean.
Step 8
With the cleaned seeds in the bowl, submerge a mesh strainer and agitate the water to create currents. Lighter debris or floating particles will rise to the surface. Carefully skim these off using a smaller sieve.
Step 9
You might find that very fine sand particles, larger than the sieve’s mesh, remain on the sieve itself. This is the last bit of grit that wasn’t washed away. Ensure you remove these remaining particles.
Step 10
After ensuring all grit is removed, place the clean sesame seeds back in the sieve and let them drain for about 10 minutes. Over-soaking can diminish the nutty flavor, so it’s best to drain them sufficiently.
Step 11
Now, prepare to roast the clean, drained sesame seeds in the air fryer. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and spread the drained sesame seeds evenly. Avoid piling them too high, as this will ensure heat reaches all seeds uniformly.
Step 12
Set your air fryer to 180°C (350°F) and set the timer for 20 minutes. You can start this process without preheating the air fryer.
Step 13
After 20 minutes, you’ll notice the top layer of seeds has turned a nice golden brown. However, due to the nature of air fryers, heat is concentrated at the top, meaning the bottom layer might still contain some moisture.
Step 14
Gently stir the seeds. If they feel sticky or clump together on your hand, they are still moist. In this case, mix the seeds thoroughly to ensure even exposure, then return them to the air fryer and roast for another 20 minutes at 180°C (350°F).
Step 15
We’ve roasted the seeds three times for 20 minutes each at 180°C (350°F), totaling 60 minutes. Roasting in multiple intervals like this ensures the seeds are evenly cooked through.
Step 16
To achieve an even more uniform color and enhance the nutty flavor, we’ll do a final step on the stovetop. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and quickly stir-fry the roasted sesame seeds for about 5 minutes. This final quick roast deepens the nutty aroma and gives them a beautiful, consistent color.
Step 17
And there you have it! Perfectly roasted sesame seeds, made effortlessly in your air fryer. Enjoy their delicious nutty flavor in all your favorite dishes!
