Crispy Rice Paper Prawn Bites
Crispy Rice Paper Prawn Bites
Ingredients
For the Prawn Mixture
- 1 pound prawns, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 spring onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Assembly and Cooking
- 12 rice paper sheets, 8.5-inch diameter
- 1 cup water, for dipping
- as needed cooking oil spray
For Serving
- 1/2 cup favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or sriracha mayo
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped prawns, minced garlic, chopped spring onion, and minced ginger.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Season the prawn mixture with paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare a shallow dish with warm water for dipping the rice paper sheets. Set up a clean work surface.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Take one rice paper sheet and quickly dip it into the warm water for about 15-20 seconds, or until it becomes pliable but not overly soft. Lay it flat on your work surface.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Place about 1 tablespoon of the prawn mixture onto the center of the rehydrated rice paper. Fold the bottom edge of the rice paper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and finally roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a compact, bite-sized parcel.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Repeat the process with the remaining prawn mixture and rice paper sheets, arranging the finished bites on a tray or plate as you go.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the top of the rice paper prawn bites with cooking oil.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Place the oiled bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bites are golden brown and crispy, and the prawns are cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
Once cooked, carefully remove the crispy rice paper prawn bites from the air fryer. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Rice Paper Prawn Bites
For the Prawn Mixture
- 1 pound prawns, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 spring onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Assembly and Cooking
- 12 rice paper sheets, 8.5-inch diameter
- 1 cup water, for dipping
- as needed cooking oil spray
For Serving
- 1/2 cup favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet chili sauce or sriracha mayo
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped prawns, minced garlic, chopped spring onion, and minced ginger.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Season the prawn mixture with paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare a shallow dish with warm water for dipping the rice paper sheets. Set up a clean work surface.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Take one rice paper sheet and quickly dip it into the warm water for about 15-20 seconds, or until it becomes pliable but not overly soft. Lay it flat on your work surface.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Place about 1 tablespoon of the prawn mixture onto the center of the rehydrated rice paper. Fold the bottom edge of the rice paper over the filling, then fold in the sides, and finally roll it up tightly from the bottom to create a compact, bite-sized parcel.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Repeat the process with the remaining prawn mixture and rice paper sheets, arranging the finished bites on a tray or plate as you go.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the top of the rice paper prawn bites with cooking oil.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Place the oiled bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook them in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bites are golden brown and crispy, and the prawns are cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
Once cooked, carefully remove the crispy rice paper prawn bites from the air fryer. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 1 min