No Deep Frying! Air Fryer Crispy Noodles w/ Shrimp 气炸锅脆面虾球 Chinese Restaurant Prawn Chow Mein Recipe

Bring a wok of water to a boil over medium heat. Loosen 2 nests (approx. 200g) of fresh wonton egg noodles, shake off excess flour, and add them to the boiling water.

Cook the noodles for about 15 seconds to remove excess flour and soften them slightly.

Turn off the heat, remove the noodles, rinse them under tap water to cool, and then drain them well.

Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil onto the drained noodles and mix well with your hands or chopsticks to coat them evenly.

Spread the oiled noodles evenly in the air fryer basket, loosening them up to maximize surface area.

Air fry the noodles at 200°C (392°F) for 12 minutes in total. After 6 minutes, remove the basket and toss the noodles for even crisping.

Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking for the remaining 6 minutes. If some parts are still soft, air fry for another 2 minutes until fully crisp.

Once done, remove the crispy noodles, place them on a serving plate, and set aside.

Heat a wok over medium heat, add cooking oil, and fry half a large onion (cut into wedges) for 15-20 seconds. Remove and set aside.

In the same wok, add sliced ginger, the white parts of spring onions, and the reserved prawn heads. Fry over medium heat until the prawn heads are fully cooked and fragrant.

Add chopped garlic and fry until fragrant.

Pour in water, add a chicken stock cube, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove and discard the prawn heads and ginger. Taste the broth and season with light soy sauce, white pepper, and sugar.

Increase heat to high. Add the deshelled prawns and a handful of leafy greens. Cook until the prawns are no longer grey.

Thicken the gravy by stirring in a cornstarch slurry.

Add the remaining spring onions and the cooked onion wedges. Mix well, then turn off the heat.

Drizzle in half a lightly beaten egg and sesame oil, then gently mix.

Pour the hot shrimp gravy over the prepared crispy noodles and serve immediately.