Crispy Air Fryer Prawn Bao
Crispy Air Fryer Prawn Bao
Ingredients
For the Prawn Filling
- 1 pound large prawns, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Bao Buns
- 8 ready-to-fill steamed bao buns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
On a clean cutting board, finely chop the peeled and deveined prawns until they form a sticky paste. This can be done by repeatedly chopping and scraping the prawns together with a large knife or cleaver.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Transfer the prawn paste to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the thinly sliced spring onions, white pepper, granulated sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Using a gloved hand or a spoon, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined and the mixture is cohesive. This ensures the flavors are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Gently open each ready-to-fill steamed bao bun. Using a small spatula or spoon, generously fill the center of each bun with the prepared prawn mixture. Ensure the filling is pressed down slightly to create a flat surface.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Arrange the filled bao buns in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd them. You may need to cook them in batches. Brush the top of each bun generously with melted unsalted butter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Air fry the buns for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on top, and the prawn filling is cooked through. Flip them halfway through if your air fryer doesn't cook evenly.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Carefully remove the crispy prawn bao from the air fryer. Serve immediately as a festive appetizer or snack. These are delicious on their own or with a side of your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Air Fryer Prawn Bao
For the Prawn Filling
- 1 pound large prawns, peeled, deveined, and roughly chopped
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Bao Buns
- 8 ready-to-fill steamed bao buns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
On a clean cutting board, finely chop the peeled and deveined prawns until they form a sticky paste. This can be done by repeatedly chopping and scraping the prawns together with a large knife or cleaver.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Transfer the prawn paste to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the thinly sliced spring onions, white pepper, granulated sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Using a gloved hand or a spoon, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined and the mixture is cohesive. This ensures the flavors are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Gently open each ready-to-fill steamed bao bun. Using a small spatula or spoon, generously fill the center of each bun with the prepared prawn mixture. Ensure the filling is pressed down slightly to create a flat surface.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Line the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Arrange the filled bao buns in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd them. You may need to cook them in batches. Brush the top of each bun generously with melted unsalted butter.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Air fry the buns for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on top, and the prawn filling is cooked through. Flip them halfway through if your air fryer doesn't cook evenly.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Carefully remove the crispy prawn bao from the air fryer. Serve immediately as a festive appetizer or snack. These are delicious on their own or with a side of your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min