Step 1

Place panko in a frying pan and toast on the stovetop over medium heat until it's turned lightly brown, about 5 minutes. This step is optional and purely for the color. Remove the panko from heat while you prepare the rest of your shrimp.

Step 2

Score the underside of the shrimp in three places. Then with your hands, gently uncurl the shrimp until it lies in a straight line.

Step 3

In a bowl or shallow dish, beat the two eggs and flour together until you have a smooth batter.

Step 4

Bread the shrimp by dredging it in your egg+flour batter and then dipping in your toasted panko, being sure to press the panko firmly into the shrimp.

Step 5

Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.

Step 6

Place breaded shrimp into air fryer without overlapping any pieces. Spray with oil. Then air fry at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. If your shrimp are very large, you may need an extra minute or two.

Step 7

Ebi fry goes well with katsu sauce, rice, and cabbage salad, or as a side to curry. About one pound of shrimp can serve 2-3 adults as a main dish or more as a side.