Crispy Shrimp Bites for Little Hands
These tender, crispy shrimp bites are perfect for little hands and make an excellent introduction to seafood. With no added spices, they’re a wholesome meal for baby-led weaning (BLW) or toddlers starting solids.
- Suitable from
- Finger foods (BLW)
- Total time
- 30min
- Makes
- 3servings
- Iron
- 0.4mg
Easy/Medium to prepare
15 min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
Egg, Milk, Shellfish, WheatIntroduce one at a time.
Ingredients
- Shrimp150 g
- Breadcrumbs1/4 cup
- Oats2 tbsp
- Egg1 pc
- Butter1 tsp
Steps
Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Cut into small, bite-sized pieces (about 2–3 cm) for little hands.
Set Up Coating Station: Place breadcrumbs in one bowl and finely ground oats in another. Whisk the egg in a third bowl.
Coat the Shrimp: Dip each shrimp piece in the whisked egg, then roll it in the ground oats, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Press lightly to ensure the coating sticks.
Air Fry the Shrimp: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place the shrimp bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket and brush lightly with melted butter. Cook for 8–10 minutes or until golden and cooked through, flipping halfway.
Cool and Serve: Allow shrimp bites to cool to room temperature before serving to your toddler.
Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
- Calories
- 56kcal
- Protein
- 3.9g
- Fat
- 2.4g
- Carbs
- 4.4g
- Carbs32%
- Protein29%
- Fat39%
Ingredient health benefits
General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Estimated · 3 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
56
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.