Ingredients · Pantry
Sesame oil
Toasted sesame oil is a finishing perfume; light sesame oil can take higher heat.
In the air fryer. Use toasted oil after cooking; high heat can turn it bitter.
Nutrition
Typical values per 1 tbsp (14g)
120kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 14g
- Carbs
- 0g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
Sesame cultivated across Africa and Asia for millennia; toasted oil is East Asian pantry gold.
Herbal & culinary notes
Contains sesamin and vitamin E. Toasted oil is flavor-first. A teaspoon goes far.
How to store
Toasted sesame oil: cool dark place; refrigerate after opening if you use it slowly. Smell for rancidity.
Food safety
Oils don't 'spoil' like meat but go rancid. Bitter/painty smell means toss.
Food hazards
Sesame is a major allergen (declared in many regions). Hot oil is a burn/fire hazard.
Recipes using Sesame oil
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.
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.
Korean · 400°F · 10 min
Air Fryer Korean Bulgogi Beef
Thin-sliced beef in soy, pear and sesame. Sticky-sweet edges in minutes.