How to Freeze and Store Green Onions
Freezing green onions takes just a few minutes, but is one of the best ways to make them last for much longer. If you're like me and end up buying a bunch of green onions only to find them wilted in the refrigerator a few days later, you've got to try this easy recipe.
Once they're frozen, I can take out exactly as much as I need whenever I'm cooking. Like my Air Fryer dried parsley, this is one of those essentials I always like to batch-make whenever I can.
This is one of those simple kitchen tricks that helps reduce food waste and makes cooking a little easier. Like my Air Fryer dried dill and homemade orange zest, these frozen green onions are especially convenient for cooked dishes like soups, fried rice, stir-fries, noodles, sauces, and eggs.
I love adding a spoonful of these to my stir fried Teriyaki vegetables and crispy chili chicken.
Quick Look: Frozen Green Onions
- 🔪 Prep time: 10 mins.
- ⏲️ Freezing time: 2–3 hours, or until completely frozen.
- 👪 Yield: 1 bunch of frozen green onions.
- 📋 Main ingredient: Fresh green onions (scallions).
- ❄️ Storage method: Freezer-safe bag.
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy.
- 🥣 Best used for: Soups, stir-fries, fried rice, noodles, eggs, sauces (like ginger scallion sauce), and cooked dishes.
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- Quick Look: Frozen Green Onions
- What's So Great About the Recipe?
- Recipe Ingredients
- Substitutions & Variations
- How to Freeze and Store Green Onions
- 💭Top Tip
- Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- How to Use Frozen Green Onions
- Troubleshooting and FAQs
- More Essentials to Batch-Make
- How to Freeze and Store Green Onions
What's So Great About the Recipe?
- It's an excellent way to reduce food waste. No more throwing away wilted green onions when you can't use the whole bunch.
- It's pretty easy to make- no blanching or fancy equipment needed.
- It's super convenient- just like my dehydrated bell peppers. Having chopped green onions handy is always great!
Recipe Ingredients
Green onions: Use fresh, firm green onions without slimy or spoiled sections. You can use both the white and green parts.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Freeze the white and green parts separately. If you frequently use the white and green portions for different purposes, chop and freeze them in separate bags.
- Freeze in portions- divide the chopped onions into small portions before freezing if you usually use the same amount in your recipes. I always do this when I make Air Fryer ginger powder too.
- You can also use a a small airtight freezer-safe container instead of a freezer bag.
How to Freeze and Store Green Onions
Step 1: Wash the green onions thoroughly under cool water. Pat dry using paper towels.
Step 2: Trim off the root ends and chop the green onions into small pieces.
Step 3: Let them air dry for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Transfer to a freezer-safe bag and remove as much air as you can. Freeze for up to 2 months.
💭Top Tip
Dry the green onions really well before freezing them. The less excess water on the surface, the less likely they are to freeze into one solid, difficult-to-separate block.
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- I also recommend flattening the bag into a thin layer before freezing. That way, you can easily break off what you need instead of having to thaw the entire bag.
- Start with fresh green onions for the best results- I always keep this in mind when I make my air fried dried mint too- it really impacts the flavor and freshness.
- Wash them thoroughly before freezing. Pat them completely dry before chopping.
- Remove the root ends before storing.
- Don't overfill the freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible from the bag.
- Flatten the bag before freezing so the onions are easier to portion. Label the bag with the freezing date.
- Freeze them in small portions if you use green onions frequently. I like to do this when I make homemade jalapeno flakes.
How to Use Frozen Green Onions
Frozen green onions are best added directly to cooked dishes. You generally don't need to thaw them first.
Toss a handful into fried rice or Asian dishes like Teriyaki chicken, scallion oil chicken and even Kung Pao chicken stir fry. You can also add them to soups, noodles, curries, omelets, scrambled eggs or soy cured egg yolk bowl, or sauces while cooking. You can also sprinkle them into dishes near the end of cooking when you want the fresh onion flavor without needing to chop anything. I usually use them as a topping on my chicken egg roll in a bowl or Sriracha honey shrimp rice bowl.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Keep the chopped green onions in a tightly sealed freezer-safe bag or airtight freezer container.
No. For this simple storage method, you can wash, dry, chop, and freeze them without blanching.
Yes, but chopped green onions are much easier to store and portion. If you're freezing them specifically for cooking, chopping them beforehand is the most convenient option.
For the best quality, try to use them within a few months. Keeping them properly sealed and protected from excess air will help maintain their flavor and quality.
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How to Freeze and Store Green Onions
Ingredients
- 1 bunch green onions
Instructions
- Wash the green onions thoroughly under cool water. Pat dry using paper towels.
- Trim off the root ends and chop the green onions into small pieces.
- Let them air dry for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe bag and remove as much air as you can. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Make sure the green onions are thoroughly dry before freezing.
- Removing excess air from the bag helps protect the onions from freezer burn.
- Frozen green onions are best used in cooked dishes because freezing softens their texture.
- Label the freezer bag with the date so you can keep track of when you froze them.
