Inside each roll, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and julienned vegetables are enveloped in a light layer of tempura batter, creating a delightful contrast of crunch and freshness. The air fryer imparts a golden and crispy exterior to these vegan sushi rolls, transforming the ordinary into an extraordinary culinary delight.
Ingredients:
For the Sushi Rolls:
- 2 cups sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt
- Nori (seaweed) sheets
- Avocado, sliced into thin strips
- Cucumber, julienned
- Carrots, julienned
- Red bell pepper, julienned
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Soy sauce, for dipping
- Pickled ginger and wasabi, for serving (optional)
For the Tempura Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Ice cubes
For Coating:
- Panko breadcrumbs
Instructions:
Prepare the Sushi Rolls:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Prepare the sliced avocado, julienned cucumber, carrots, and red bell pepper.
- Assemble the Sushi Rolls:
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi rolling mat. Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top.
- Add Fillings:
- Arrange the avocado, cucumber, carrots, and red bell pepper along the bottom edge of the rice. Optionally, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Roll the Sushi:
- Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi away from you, starting at the bottom edge. Moisten the top edge with a bit of water to seal the roll. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
- Slice the Rolls:
- Using a sharp, wet knife, slice the rolled sushi into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare the Tempura Batter:
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ice-cold water, baking powder, and cornstarch until you achieve a smooth batter. Add a few ice cubes to keep the batter cold.
Coat and Air Fry the Sushi Rolls:
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Coat in Tempura Batter:
- Dip each sushi roll into the tempura batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Coat in Panko Breadcrumbs:
- Roll the battered sushi in panko breadcrumbs, ensuring an even coating.
- Air Fry:
- Place the coated sushi rolls in the EaZy MealZ Crisping Basket & Deep Bake Pan, leaving space between them. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the tempura coating is crispy and golden.
- Serve:
- Remove the crispy air-fried vegan sushi rolls from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
In order to get these crispy, prepare it EaZy MealZ Crisping Basket & Deep Bake Pan.
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