Crispy Honey Sesame Shrimp in Air Fryer is one of the easiest and most delicious Asian-inspired shrimp recipes for dinner which can be served with rice.
2teaspoonssesame oilcan also use toasted sesame oil
2tablespoonswater
Ingredients needed while sautéing
2teaspoonsSesame oil
1tablespoonAsian ginger garlic pastecan be replaced with 3 cloves of minced garlic and 1-inch grated ginger
1tablespooncornstarch
2tablespoonscold waterto make cornstarch slurry
OPTIONAL garnish
green onions, fresh parsley, and white sesame seeds
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INSTRUCTIONS
Thaw out frozen shrimps. Pat dry with a paper towel until completely dry. Lay them out on a shallow plate. Coat them in flour and panko breadcrumbs. Brush sesame oil and place them directly in your air fryer basket.
Air Fry Shrimps at 400°F or 200°C for 12-minutes. No need to shake the basket.
In a pyrex glass cup or a medium-sized mixing bowl combine the ingredients for sauce. Whisk lightly until combined.
In a skillet heat some sesame oil. Once the oil shimmers add Asian Ginger garlic paste. Sauté for 1-minute.
Pour the sauce you made and simmer on medium-low heat for 2-minutes stirring continuosly.
In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir well until there are no lumps. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and whisk well until it combines. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
Add shrimps back into the skillet. Garnish with chopped green onions, fresh parsley, and white sesame seeds. Serve over rice.
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Notes
how to cook shrimps in a skillet
Just heat some sesame oil in a skillet.
Coat Shrimps in Flour and Panko breadcrumbs. Shake off any excess.
Place them in a single layer in your skillet.
Do not overcrowd the pan.
Cook on medium-high until they turn opaque and light red on the edges.
Do not overcook shrimps as they'll turn chewy.
Flip over and cook the other side as well.
Keep these tips in mind
Thaw Frozen Shrimps and Pat dry with a paper towel until completely dry.
Shake off any excess flour and breadcrumbs before adding them into the air fryer basket.
Do not spray cooking oil into your air fryer basket.
Use olive oil or sesame oil and brush it onto your shrimps before pushing in the basket into your air fryer.
No need to shake the air fryer midway.
Do not overcook shrimps or else they will turn chewy.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Honey Sesame Shrimp in Air Fryer
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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