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Servings: 4 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.
Author: Per Asmussen
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Airfryer, Dinner, Onion, Soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

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.