Air Fryer Shrimp Toast (Homemade)
Description
Crispy, sesame-topped homemade shrimp toast made from scratch in the air fryer — a fresh take on the classic dim sum appetizer, with none of the deep-frying mess.
Ingredients
- lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- Sesame seeds, for coating
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp very dry. Add to a food processor with the egg white, cornstarch, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar, white pepper, and salt. Pulse to a coarse paste. Stir in the green onions.
- Trim the crusts from the bread. Spread the shrimp paste thickly and evenly over each slice.
- Press the shrimp side firmly into a plate of sesame seeds to coat. Cut each slice into 4 triangles.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the toasts shrimp-side up in a single layer and mist lightly with oil.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and the shrimp is opaque and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the crispiest result.
- Pat the shrimp very dry so the paste isn't watery.
- Cook in a single layer, in batches if needed.
- To freeze: assemble uncooked, freeze flat, then air fry from frozen, adding a few minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 675mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg