Rice paper sticks with paprika in the air fryer: a light, crispy and gluten-free snack.
My journey discovering rice sheets continues — a versatile and surprising ingredient that allows you to create light, gluten-free preparations that turn incredibly crispy.
These rice paper sticks with paprika are a healthy snack and quick to make, perfect when you crave something tasty but light, with an irresistible crunch achieved in the air fryer.
Ideal for aperitivo, a light lunch or a healthy snack, they are ready in a few minutes and can be easily customized with spices and seeds to taste.
If you have guests, you can also prepare a large tray and serve them as an original finger food. In this version I did not add salt, but you can add it to suit your taste and adapt the recipe to your preferences.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 16 sheets rice paper
- to taste sweet paprika
- to taste black sesame seeds
- A few sprays extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Air fryer
Steps
Quickly dip a rice paper sheet in water until it becomes soft and workable, then place it on your work surface or on a plate.
Sprinkle with paprika, spray lightly with extra virgin olive oil and, if you wish, add a pinch of salt.
Wet a second rice paper sheet, place it over the first and roll tightly to obtain thin, breadstick-like cylinders.
Place them in the basket of the air fryer on parchment paper, spray another light drizzle of oil, sprinkle the black sesame seeds and cook at 356°F for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
Our paprika rice paper sticks are ready.
Let them cool for a few minutes: as they cool they will become even crispier.
Storage and tips…
Once cool, store the rice paper sticks in an airtight container at room temperature.
They stay crunchy for 1–2 days.
Avoid the refrigerator: humidity will make them lose their crunch.
If they soften, re-crisp them for 3–4 minutes in the air fryer or oven.
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Can I cook? FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I bake the rice paper sticks with paprika in the oven?
Of course! Bake in a conventional oven at 374°F for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
If needed, turn them halfway through to ensure even toasting.
The last 2 minutes on fan mode help achieve extra crunch.
