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Crispy Fried Sushi Rolls Recipe

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These Crispy Fried Sushi Rolls combine the delicate flavors of shrimp, avocado, and cream cheese with a crunchy panko coating, creating a delightful twist on traditional sushi that’s perfect for a satisfying appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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Rice & Seasoning

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Sushi Rolls

  • 4 sheets nori
  • 8 cooked shrimp, halved lengthwise or left whole
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into thin strips
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced into thick strips
  • 2 tablespoons spicy mayo
  • 1 tablespoon eel sauce or teriyaki glaze

Coating & Frying

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Neutral oil, for frying

Sauces & Garnish

  • 1/4 cup eel sauce or teriyaki glaze
  • 1/4 cup spicy mayo or creamy Japanese mayo
  • 2 tablespoons creamy wasabi mayo or yum yum sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Pickled ginger, for serving
  • Soy sauce, for dipping

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season the Rice Fold warm sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it cool to room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Filling Slice avocado and cream cheese into strips. Pat cooked shrimp dry so the roll stays firm.
  3. Step 3: Build the Rolls Place nori on a bamboo mat. Spread rice over the nori, then add shrimp, avocado, cream cheese, spicy mayo, and eel sauce.
  4. Step 4: Roll Tightly Roll the sushi into a firm log. Seal the edge with a little water.
  5. Step 5: Chill the Rolls Refrigerate the rolls for 15 to 20 minutes so they firm up before coating.
  6. Step 6: Coat with Panko Roll each log in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then press into panko breadcrumbs.
  7. Step 7: Fry Until Golden Heat oil to 350°F. Fry each roll for 2 to 3 minutes, turning until golden and crisp.
  8. Step 8: Slice the Rolls Rest the fried rolls for 2 minutes. Slice each roll into 6 to 8 pieces with a sharp knife.
  9. Step 9: Add Sauce and Sesame Drizzle with eel sauce and creamy mayo. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  10. Step 10: Serve Fresh Serve immediately with soy sauce and pickled ginger.

Notes

  • Chilling the rolls before coating helps them firm up and maintain shape during frying.
  • Resting the fried rolls for 2 minutes prevents tearing when slicing.

Keywords: fried sushi rolls, crispy sushi, shrimp sushi roll, panko crust sushi, Japanese appetizer

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