Air Fryer Gimbap Fries (Crispy Kimbap)
Air Fryer Gimbap Fries (Crispy Kimbap) is made with 4 sheets roasted seaweed, pickled yellow radish, seasoned spinach, imitation crab or ham; air fry at 390°F for 14 minutes to serve 4. 245 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Roll gimbap tightly using a bamboo mat — spread rice evenly on seaweed, layer fillings in the center, and roll firmly, sealing the edge with a dab of water.
- 2
Slice each roll into thick 1.5-inch pieces, roughly fry-sized batons rather than traditional thin rounds.
- 3
Spray each piece generously with cooking spray on all sides and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 4
Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket at 390°F and cook for 12–14 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the seaweed is deeply crispy.
- 5
Serve immediately with soy sauce and wasabi mayo for dipping.
Tip: Day-old refrigerated gimbap actually works best here — the cold, firm rice holds its shape during frying and crisps up better than freshly made rolls.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 14 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 245 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Gimbap Fries (Crispy Kimbap) at 390°F for 14 minutes. Day-old refrigerated gimbap actually works best here — the cold, firm rice holds its shape during frying and crisps up better than freshly made rolls.
You need: 4 sheets roasted seaweed (gim), 3 cups cooked short-grain rice seasoned with 1 tbsp sesame oil and ½ tsp salt, 4 strips pickled yellow radish (danmuji), 1 cup seasoned spinach, 4 strips imitation crab or ham, 2 eggs, cooked into thin omelet strips, 2 strips carrots, julienned and sautéed, cooking spray, 1 tsp sesame seeds, soy sauce for dipping, wasabi mayo (optional). This recipe serves 4 with 245 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Gimbap Fries (Crispy Kimbap) takes 14 minutes total at 390°F. Serve immediately with soy sauce and wasabi mayo for dipping.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 14 minutes at 390°F.
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