Jamie Oliver Sesame Prawn Toasts

This easy sesame prawn toast by Jamie Oliver is a crispy, golden appetizer made effortlessly in the air fryer. It’s packed with juicy prawns, fragrant ginger, and crunchy sesame seeds. Perfect for a quick snack or starter, you can pair it with sweet chilli sauce or your favorite dip. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and no deep frying needed! (inspired by Jamie Oliver)

Ingredients Needed

• 2 slices white bread
• 2 spring onions (scallions)
• 2cm (3/4 inch) piece of ginger
• 165g (5 3/4 oz) raw peeled king prawns
• 1 tbsp low-salt soy sauce
• 1 medium free-range egg
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• Olive oil (for spraying)

How To Make Jamie Oliver Sesame Prawn Toasts

1. Toast the Bread: Air fry the bread slices for 3 minutes at 200ºC/400ºF until golden on one side.
2. Make the Prawn Mixture: Finely slice the spring onions (reserving greens for garnish) and ginger. Chop the prawns finely, add soy sauce and crack in the egg. Mix well (or blitz in a food processor for a smoother paste).
3. Assemble the Toasts: Spread the prawn mixture on the untoasted side. Cut each slice into 4 triangles and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4. Cook in Air Fryer: Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer. Spritz lightly with olive oil and cook at 180ºC/350ºF for 12 minutes until golden.
5. Serve: Garnish with spring onion greens and serve with sweet chilli sauce.

Why I Love This Recipe

It’s the ultimate lazy-night treat that tastes like a takeaway but is healthier and way easier. The air fryer makes them crisp without a drop of deep-frying oil, and you can whip them up in under 20 minutes.

Recipe Tips

• Use Fresh Prawns: They have the best flavor and texture.
• Don’t Overcrowd the Basket: Give each piece space to crisp up.
• Get the Texture Right: Finely chop or blitz to ensure even cooking.
• Press the Seeds In: Lightly press to help them stick during cooking.

How To Store and Reheat Jamie Oliver Sesame Prawn Toasts

• Refrigerate: Cool and store in an airtight container with parchment between layers for up to 2 days.
• Reheat: Air fry at 180ºC for 3–4 minutes until hot and crispy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Can I use cooked prawns? Not ideal—raw prawns hold together better and taste fresher.
• Can I use wholemeal bread? Absolutely! It adds a nutty flavor and more fibre.
• What’s a good dipping sauce? Sweet chilli is classic, but soy-garlic or hoisin also work well.
• Can I freeze them? Freeze before cooking, then air fry from frozen at 180ºC for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 pakora (approximately 50g)

• Calories: 61
• Total Fat: 2.2g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5g
• Total Carbohydrate: 4.7g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
• Sugars: 0.5g
• Protein: 5.6g

Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver Smoked Haddock Pakoras
• Jamie Oliver Tabbouch W’ Khobez Mekli
• Jamie Oliver Prawn And Avocado Cocktail
• Jamie Oliver Yogurt Flatbread