Dough and lamination carry these pancakes; a decent flour worked into a hot-water dough gives a chewy round that shatters into flaky layers. Brush the rolled sheet with oil, scatter the scallions, and coil it into a tight spiral before rolling flat again. That coil is what fries up in distinct leaves rather than one dense slab.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep30 min
Cook15 min
Makes4 pancakes
CuisineChinese
Cost$
Vegan
Contains gluten · soy · sesame
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for4pancakes
All-purpose flour
A hot-water dough here stays soft and rollable; the flour is the dish.
Can you make Scallion Pancakes in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert
Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.
Can you freeze Scallion Pancakes? — Yes
Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.
Can you make Scallion Pancakes ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.
Is Scallion Pancakes gluten-free? — Not as written
Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
Is Scallion Pancakes vegan? — Yes
Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.
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