Ingredients · Pantry
Sesame seeds
Tiny seeds that toast into nutty aroma. White or black for contrast.
In the air fryer. Sprinkle in the last minute or after cooking.
Nutrition
Typical values per 1 tbsp (9g)
52kcal
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 4g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Fiber
- 1g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
Africa / India early cultivation; East Asian finishing staple.
Herbal & culinary notes
Calcium and lignans in whole seeds. Toast gently. They burn in a blink.
How to store
Airtight; fridge/freezer for longer freshness (oils go rancid).
Food safety
Toast gently; burnt seeds taste bitter but aren't a special toxin. Still avoid heavy smoke.
Food hazards
Sesame allergen (major in many labeling laws). Cross-contact in shared bakeries is common.
Recipes using Sesame seeds
Korean · 380°F · 26 min
Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken
Twice-cooked wings with a gochujang-honey glaze. The basket gives you the shatter without a pot of oil if you do not crowd it.
American · 400°F · 26 min
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Wings
The same crisp wing, finished in a sticky honey-garlic glaze. A second wing URL for people who want sauce, not Buffalo heat.
Chinese · 400°F · 16 min
Air Fryer Sesame Chicken
Crispy cornstarch-coated chicken cubes in a savory sesame sauce in about 30 minutes, weeknight-friendly, no deep fryer.
Chinese · 390°F · 14 min
Air Fryer Crispy Tofu
Extra-firm tofu cubes with a crisp cornstarch coat: ready for stir-fry sauces or bowls.
Korean · 400°F · 10 min
Air Fryer Korean Bulgogi Beef
Thin-sliced beef in soy, pear and sesame. Sticky-sweet edges in minutes.
Japanese · 375°F · 16 min
Air Fryer Japanese Miso Eggplant
Soft eggplant under a sweet-savory miso glaze. Nasu dengaku energy from the basket.