Large shrimp coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze. They cook in just 6 minutes and the glaze caramelizes in the last minute of cooking.
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🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g
- 3 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
- 3 cloves
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
📝 Instructions
Step 1
Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl.
Step 2
Toss shrimp with cornstarch, then add half the sauce. Mix well.
Step 3
Arrange shrimp in single layer in air fryer basket.
Step 4
Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 4 minutes. Brush with remaining sauce. Cook 2 more minutes until shrimp are pink and curled.
Step 5
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
🔬 The Science
Shrimp cook extremely fast due to their small size and thin muscle fibers. The color change from translucent gray to opaque pink indicates the proteins have denatured. Curling into a C-shape is normal; tight O-shape means overcooked. Cornstarch creates a thin barrier that helps the glaze adhere and adds slight crunch.
FAQ
❓ Frozen shrimp?
Thaw under cold running water for 5 minutes. Pat very dry before coating — wet shrimp won't crisp.