Sushi Poppers

Turn sushi night into an irresistible finger-food feast with these delectable Sushi Poppers! Imagine bite-sized sushi rolls packed with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and your choice of imitation crab or shrimp, all wrapped in nori and fluffy sushi rice. But here’s the twist: each piece is coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection, transforming classic sushi into a crispy, dippable delight. Bursting with texture and flavor, these poppers are perfect for parties, appetizers, or whenever you're craving a creative take on sushi. Serve them fresh and hot with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for an unforgettable fusion snack that combines traditional Japanese flavors with a satisfying crunch.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 sheets Nori sheets
• 100 grams Imitation crab or cooked shrimp
• 3 tablespoons Cream cheese
• 1 small Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Avocado
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cups Vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold the mixture into the cooked rice. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Julienne the cucumber and avocado into thin strips. Cut imitation crab or shrimp into bite-sized pieces.

Step 4

Lay a sheet of nori on a flat surface. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, covering about 3/4 of the sheet. Add a strip of cream cheese, cucumber, avocado, and crab/shrimp in a single row along the edge of the rice-covered nori.

Step 5

Roll the nori tightly around the filling, using a bit of water to seal the edge. Repeat with remaining sheets and ingredients. Cut each roll into 4-5 bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

Set up a breading station with three bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs in the third.

Step 7

Carefully coat each sushi piece in flour, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally coat it with panko breadcrumbs. Ensure all sides are evenly covered.

Step 8

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the sushi poppers in batches until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 9

Serve hot with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(660.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	497.9

Total Fat 11.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1899.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.8g
Protein 11.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 53.3mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 637.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.5%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 69.3%