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Air fryer shrimp toast with crispy golden toasted bread, tender juicy shrimp, and a light savory topping, served as a quick appetizer or snack with a crunchy texture and seafood flavor.
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Shrimp Toast Air Fryer – Crispy, Light, and Fast

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • Shrimp: 12 ounces raw shrimp peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)
  • Egg white: 1 large for binding
  • Mayonnaise or Kewpie mayo: 2 tablespoons adds creaminess
  • Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
  • Soy sauce: 1 to 1.5 teaspoons low-sodium preferred
  • Garlic: 1 clove minced
  • Ginger: 1 teaspoon fresh grated optional but recommended
  • Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon balances the savory notes
  • Scallions: 2 finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • White pepper or black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon helps with texture
  • Bread: 6 to 8 slices of white sandwich bread or brioche day-old works best
  • Sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons white or mixed, for topping
  • Neutral oil spray: Avocado or canola for misting
  • Optional dips: Sweet chili sauce soy-vinegar dip, or sriracha mayo

Instructions

  • Prep the shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
  • Remove tails. If you don’t have a food processor, rough-chop the shrimp until it forms a chunky paste.
  • Make the shrimp mixture: In a food processor, add shrimp, egg white, mayonnaise, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, pepper, and cornstarch. Pulse until it forms a thick, slightly sticky paste.
  • Fold in the scallions by hand so they stay visible and fresh.
  • Prep the bread: Trim crusts if you want clean edges (optional). Cut each slice into triangles or keep whole for larger toasts. Day-old bread helps keep the base crisp.
  • Spread evenly: Divide the shrimp mixture over the bread in a thin, even layer—about 2 to 3 tablespoons per slice.
  • Aim for a layer no thicker than 1/4 inch so it cooks through quickly.
  • Add sesame seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds generously over the shrimp side. Press gently so they stick.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Set to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. A hot basket helps the bottom toast right away.
  • Arrange in the basket: Lightly mist the basket with oil.
  • Place toasts shrimp-side up in a single layer, leaving space between pieces. Lightly mist the tops with oil to encourage browning.
  • Air fry: Cook at 375°F for 6 to 9 minutes. Start checking at minute 6.
  • The shrimp topping should turn opaque and lightly golden, and the bread edges should be crisp. If your bread is thick or the layer is heavy, add 1 to 2 more minutes.
  • Optional flip: If the bottoms aren’t crisp enough, flip for the last 1 to 2 minutes. Keep the shrimp side up for most of the cook to protect the topping.
  • Finish and serve: Let toasts cool 2 minutes so the topping sets.
  • Slice if needed. Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, soy-vinegar dip, or a squeeze of lime.