Description
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these golden shrimp balls are packed with juicy shrimp, aromatic seasonings, and fried or air-fried to perfection an addictive snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 egg white
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for coating)
Oil for frying or cooking spray (for air fryer)
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry and roughly chop them, then place in a food processor.
2. Add green onions, garlic, ginger, egg white, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Pulse until a chunky paste forms (don’t overblend — small shrimp bits add texture).
4. With lightly oiled hands, shape mixture into 1-inch balls.
5. Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
6. For frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry shrimp balls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
7. For air frying: Spray balls with oil and cook at 390°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
8. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with sweet chili or soy dipping sauce.
Notes
You can add finely chopped water chestnuts for extra crunch.
Make them ahead and refrigerate for up to a day before cooking.
Pair with sriracha mayo or garlic aioli for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fried or Air Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp balls
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crispy shrimp balls, shrimp appetizer, fried shrimp, dim sum, seafood snack