Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Toast Recipe - Crispy Dim Sum in 15 Minutes
Ditch the deep frying and make this super easy and delicious 15-minute Air Fryer Hong Kong Yum Cha Shrimp Toast 蝦多士. This high-protein shrimp toast recipe packs a crunchy bite, a healthier alternative to your favourite dim sum restaurants. It only requires a few ingredients to create a comforting and satisfying umami flavour!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 4 slices White Milk Bread
- 1 lb Fresh Shrimp, deveined
- 1 Stalk of Green Onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Chicken Essence Powder
- 1/4 tsp Ground White Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1/4 tsp Light Soy Sauce
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds (raw and not toasted)
Instructions
- 1
Wash and pat dry green onions with paper towels. Trim both ends and finely chop into small pieces. Set aside.
- 2
Wash and pat dry fresh shrimp with paper towels. Devein shrimp.
- 3
If using frozen shrimp, first thaw it in the refrigerator.
- 4
Mince deveined shrimp by hand or use a food processor until a thick paste is formed. I like shrimp paste chunky with a good bouncy bite.
- 5
Fold in finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, chicken essence powder, light soy sauce, sesame oil, ground white pepper and salt into a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
- 6
Lay a slice of bread on a clean surface or plate. Scope a spoonful of the shrimp paste and spread it on the slice of bread. A thin layer of shrimp paste simply will not do. Ensure there is a nice thick layer.
- 7
Add another slice of bread on top.
- 8
Cut the Chinese Shrimp Toast sandwich in half or cut it into cubes or triangles.
- 9
In a small bowl, beat two eggs together.
- 10
Brush a thin layer of beaten eggs with a basting brush along the sides of the shrimp toast.
- 11
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- 12
Pro Tip: Use air fryer parchment paper and line the bottom of the basket for easy cleanups.
- 13
Place prepared Chinese toast with prawns into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 14
Air fry the prawn toast at 360°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Flipping halfway.
- 15
One of the best things about using an air fryer is avoiding getting burned from hot oil and reducing excess oil used when deep frying in a large skillet or pot. Plus, the cooking temperature is very consistent. It never drastically changes in an air fryer! I've tried several large air fryers over the years, but I love THIS one!
- 16
Remove the crispy and delicious shrimp toast carefully with kitchen tongs and transfer to a cooling rack. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- 17
Serve and enjoy hot.