Spicy Shrimp Crispy Rice by Thespicyjuju

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked sushi rice, seasoned lightly with salt and 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp neutral oil or cooking spray
• 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp sliced green onions
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, plus more to finish
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, optional

Instructions

1. Mix the cooked rice with a little salt and rice vinegar, then press it firmly into small molds or a lined pan; chill for at least 2 hours until firm.
2. Cut the chilled rice into bite-size rectangles or squares, then lightly brush or spray both sides with oil.
3. Air fry the rice at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp on the edges.
4. Stir together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, green onions, and cayenne pepper until the shrimp is evenly coated.
5. Air fry the shrimp at 400°F for 6 to 8 minutes, until pink, opaque, and just cooked through.
6. Top each crispy rice piece with avocado slices and spicy shrimp, then finish with extra cayenne and sesame seeds before serving.