Crispy Fried Shallots

Crispy fried shallots are an essential garnish for soups, salads, and slaws in Vietnamese cuisine. Restaurants deep-fry theirs, but no one wants to bother with that at home. That’s why Asian grocery stores sell crispy shallots by the tub. But why buy an inferior, premade version when the air fryer can produce exceptionally crispy fried shallots with no mess and almost no oil?

You will find a million uses for these sweet, salty, crispy shallots, but here are just a few ideas. Use the