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Air Fryer Gimbap Fries (Crispy Kimbap)

Name: Air Fryer Gimbap Fries (Crispy Kimbap)
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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)

4.4(3)

14 min

Time

390°F

Temp

245 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Gimbap

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

Coating & Dipping

cooking spray

1 tsp sesame seeds

soy sauce for dipping

wasabi mayo (optional)

Equipment

Oil Sprayer Mister

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.

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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.

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