The Easiest, Crispiest Korean Scallion Pancake-Pajeon (No Skills Needed!)

One rainy day, one of my friends here came over to my house and absolutely devoured every last bite of my homemade pajeon. It was such a memorable moment! Since then, I’ve wanted to show them just how surprisingly easy it is to make at home, which is why I chose pajeon for today.

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 bunches of Green Onions (Scallions) or Chinese Chives: The more, the better! Cut into pinky-finger length (halve thick ones vertically if needed).
• 1 Onion: Thinly sliced.
• Frozen Shrimp or Any Seafood: Amount and size to your liking.
• The Batter:
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (Whole wheat flour works well too!)
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 1 Egg (Optional)

💡 Golden Rule: The ingredients should completely overwhelm the batter! The batter should just barely coat the veggies and shrimp, not drown them.

🥣 Quick Dipping Sauce

• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Vinegar (Apple Cider Vinegar or any vinegar you have on hand)
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru)
• A pinch of Sesame Seeds (Optional)
• Mix well

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Batter: In a large bowl, mix the flour, water, salt, and egg until combined.
2. Mix Everything In: Throw the cut green onions (or chives), sliced onion, and shrimp directly into the batter bowl and mix well.
3. Pan-Fry: Heat a generous amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the pancake mixture and press it down evenly.
4. Flip: Cook for about 3 minutes until the bottom is golden and firm, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
5. The Ultimate Crispy Hack (Air Fryer): Transfer the semi-cooked pancake into an air fryer and cook at 375°F for about 5 minutes (adjust time based on thickness) for an unbeatable crunch!
6. Serve: Slice and serve immediately with your dipping sauce.

✨ Notes

• Perfect for Gatherings: This is a fantastic dish to bring along when you’re invited to a party or get-together!
• Freezer & Air Fryer Friendly: You can make a big batch, freeze them, and just pop them into the air fryer whenever you want that original, fresh-out-of-the-pan crunch back.

Did you know? In Korea, People traditionally love to eat crispy pajeon on rainy days! 🌧️ So why not make it a special rainy-day event with your family?

“Pajeon Rainy Day!” 💛