Discover the secret to a delicious French onion soup, optimized for both airfryer and actifry. This guide gives you step-by-step instructions to create a heartwarming dish, including tips on side dishes that complement the rich and caramelized nuances. Perfect for a cozy evening or as part of a sophisticated meal.
Recipe for onion soup in airfryer/actifry
When it comes to convenience and flavor in the kitchen, both air fryers and ActiFryers offer ways to simplify cooking. While air fryers use rapidly circulating hot air to give food a crispy texture with little to no oil, ActiFryers specialize in gentle and even cooking, perfect for dishes that require slow cooking or caramelization.
French onion soup, a classic from French cuisine, is an example of a dish where these appliances can truly shine. With a deep, caramelized flavor and a warm, comforting essence, French onion soup is a timeless favorite that can be enjoyed year-round and is highly adaptable to various side dishes—from rustic garlic baguettes to a sharp green salad.
Servings: people
Onion Soup in Airfryer/Actifry
Discover the secret to a delicious French onion soup, optimized for both airfryer and actifry. This guide gives you step-by-step instructions to create a heartwarming dish, including tips on side dishes that complement the rich and caramelized nuances. Perfect for a cozy evening or as part of a sophisticated meal.
Equipment
- 1 Airfryer optional
- 1 Actifry optional
Ingredients
- 1500 gram Onion cut into half rings/segments
- 2 cloves Garlic peeled and separated into cloves
- 150 gram Butter
- 30 gram White Wine Vinegar
- 60 gram Balsamic Vinegar
- 30 gram Soya
- 4 pcs. Bay Leaf
- 10 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2.3 gram Peppercorns black and whole
- 2 l Vegetable Stock can be replaced by 2 vegetable bouillon cubes/1 stock pot and water
- 12 gram Salt
Sides
- Bread garlic bread or toasted bread
- Grated cheese Gruyère or Emmental
Instructions
Airfryer
- Preheat the airfryer to 160°C.
- Place onions and garlic in the basket with half of the butter. Cook for 25 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally.
- Add white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, peppercorns, and salt. Set the temperature to 140°C and cook for 20 minutes.
Actifry
- Place onions, garlic, and butter in the actifry bowl. Set to 160°C and cook for 30 minutes.
- Add vinegars and soy sauce, and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
- Place bay leaves, thyme, and peppercorns in a tea or infusion ball, and place in the bowl with vegetable broth and salt. Cook for 15 minutes.
Side Dishes
- Preheat the airfryer to 220°C for garlic bread.
- Press garlic onto bread slices, drizzle with olive oil, and airfry for 5 minutes.
- Top with cheese, and airfry for an additional 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.