The savory onion pie is a simple recipe with a homemade taste.
This savory pie with onions is made with a flaky shortcrust base that encloses a soft and enveloping filling of red onion, which in cooking releases all its natural sweetness.
Enriched with slices of melting cheese, which when melting during cooking create a perfect contrast between crunchiness and creaminess, making this onion pie irresistible at the first bite.
This onion pie is easy and economical. It is made with few ingredients and can be served hot, warm, or cold, as an appetizer, main course, or practical solution for an outdoor lunch.
This recipe enhances an ingredient with important nutritional properties. The onion, which is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, useful for the immune system, and prebiotic fibers that promote intestinal health and digestion.
Various studies indicate that regular consumption of onions can contribute to heart health, helping to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, as well as supporting blood sugar control.
It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making this vegetable not only tasty but also functional for general well-being.
You can serve it as an appetizer or main dish.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for the Savory Onion Pie
- 1 shortcrust pastry
- 3 red onions
- 220 g string cheese
- q.b. fine salt
- q.b. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons milk
Tools
- 1 Mandoline
- 1 Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Brush
Steps for the Savory Onion Pie
For a perfect preparation WATCH THE RECIPE VIDEO
To prepare the delicious onion pie, peel the onions and slice them thinly with a mandoline.
Roll out the shortcrust pastry, if you want the recipe and prepare it at home you can find it by clicking HERE, on a round pan lined with parchment paper. Fill with slices of melting cheese, such as scamorza or galbanino, leaving one centimeter from the edges, place the raw onion slices on top; there is no need to sauté them in a pan, they will cook perfectly in the oven. Season with fine salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
In a bowl, beat an egg yolk with the milk and brush, with a kitchen brush, the edges of the shortcrust pastry. Bake at static oven at 356°F (180°C) for 35-40 minutes, or in air fryer mode at 356°F (180°C) for 20-22 minutes, until golden brown.
After baking, let it rest for a few minutes and serve hot to enjoy it melted and crunchy… enjoy from Barbara!
Storage
You can store the savory onion pie for 24 hours at room temperature or in the fridge, cut and closed in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap, for three days. Before serving, heat for a few minutes in an air fryer or oven at 320°F (160°C).
You can freeze it. Let it cool completely, cut it into slices, and freeze.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use any type of onion?
Yes, but red onion is the most suitable because, once slowly cooked, it becomes sweet and less pungent. Alternatively, you can use yellow onions, but the flavor will be more intense
