You wouldn’t believe how delicious this air fryer recipe is until you try it. Picture this: pineapple, fried dough sticks, and shrimp, paired with honey mustard sauce and mayonnaise. It’s the perfect combination—simple yet totally addictive. You’ll wonder why no one thought of this trio sooner.
What’s even better is that you can easily recreate this dish at home. With just a thin layer of oil on the bottom of the air fryer, the fried dough sticks stand upright like tiny chimneys. As they cook, the aroma of crispy shrimp mixed with the rich fragrance of the dough fills the air. The high temperature makes the dough even crispier while keeping the shrimp inside tender and juicy.
But the real magic lies in the sauce. The sweet and tangy pineapple, paired with the honey mustard and mayonnaise, cuts through the richness and enhances the flavors. As the shrimp juice mixes with the fruitiness of the pineapple, it bursts with flavor in your mouth. Trust me, you’ll be hooked! 
Pineapple Fried Dough Shrimp Balls Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 large fried dough sticks
- 150g pineapple (cut into small pieces)
- 1 tablespoon honey mustard sauce
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 300g shrimp (minced)
- 1/2 tablespoon cooking wine
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- A pinch of white pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
1、Cut the fried dough into 5cm pieces and hollow them out with your fingers. Set aside.
2、To prepare the shrimp balls: If you can’t find pre-made shrimp balls, make your own. Mince 300g shrimp, then add 1/2 tablespoon cooking wine, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and a pinch of white pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes. After marinating, place the shrimp mixture into a piping bag.
3、Using a pair of scissors, cut the tip of the piping bag and carefully pipe the shrimp mixture into the hollowed-out fried dough pieces.
4、Preheat the air fryer with a light coat of oil. Arrange the stuffed fried dough and shrimp balls upright in the fryer. Set the temperature to 180°C and cook for 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
5、Once done, transfer the crispy dough and shrimp balls to a bowl. Add 150g of pineapple pieces, 1 tablespoon of honey mustard sauce, and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Mix everything together until well coated.
6、Serve on a plate and garnish with a pinch of chopped parsley. Enjoy this golden, crispy, and irresistible treat!
