This crispy rice paper meat pie is a lighter take on a fried pastry, done in the air fryer in 15 minutes. Dip two rice paper sheets in diluted soy sauce, layer them, fill with seasoned ground beef and mozzarella, fold into a half-moon, brush with egg and sesame, and air-fry at 180 °C/350 °F for 15 minutes until golden and crunchy. Serves 2.
Instructions
- 1
Mix soy sauce with a splash of water in a shallow plate.
- 2
Dip each rice paper sheet both sides for a few seconds; lay flat and stack the two for strength.
- 3
Season the ground beef with salt and pepper; spread it over one half, leaving the edge clear to seal.
- 4
Grate mozzarella over the beef.
- 5
Fold into a half-moon and press the edges to seal.
- 6
Whisk the egg, brush it over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 7
Air-fry at 180 °C/350 °F for 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why dilute the soy sauce with water?
Dipping the rice paper in soy sauce cut with water seasons it and keeps it pliable without making it too salty or fragile. A few seconds per side softens the sheet so it folds without cracking.
Why use two rice paper sheets?
Layering two sheets gives the pie extra strength so the juicy beef filling doesn’t break through as it crisps, and makes a sturdier, crunchier shell.
Can I make it without an air fryer?
Yes — pan-fry over medium heat in a little oil, or bake at 200 °C/390 °F, until both sides are golden and crisp. The air fryer just does it faster with less oil.