Thai-Inspired Crispy Toast

If you've ever visited Thailand, you’ve likely come across a beloved street food: crispy Thai pork toast. These tasty little bites are often seen sizzling in a giant wok filled with hot oil at street food stalls. I’ve reimagined this classic Thai snack by creating a lighter, healthier version—using lean ground turkey and air frying instead of deep frying. The result? Light, crispy toast with none of the greasy aftertaste, perfectly complemented by a beautiful garnish that will impress your guests.

For an extra burst of flavor, serve these with any of Watcharee’s delicious dipping sauces—adding an exciting twist to this easy-to-make snack. Enjoy!

Author

Watcharee Limanon

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

20 Pieces

Category

Appetizer

Cuisine

Thai

Ingredients

• Watcharee’s Thai Sweet Chili with Ginger, Lemongrass Chili, or Spicy Chili for dipping
• 1.5 cups ground turkey, pork, or tofu
• 5 slices of bread (whole wheat or white), cut into quarters
• 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
• 1 egg (separated into egg white and egg yolk)
• 1-2 tsp water (for mixing with egg yolk)
• 1 tbsp Thai soy sauce or Japanese soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp ground white pepper 
• 3–4 sprigs of cilantro (for garnish, optional)
• 2–3 sweet peppers, sliced into small pieces (for garnish, optional) 
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional) 
• Oil mister
• Pastry brush (for egg wash) 
• Large spoon (for mixing turkey mixture)
• Air fryer

Directions

1. Toast the Bread:Place the quartered bread in the air fryer. Mist both sides with oil, then set the air fryer to 350°F and toast for 2-3 minutes.
2. Prepare the Turkey Mixture:In a mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, minced garlic, egg white, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated, and the mixture is firm, about 3 minutes.
3. Make the Egg Wash:In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk with 1-2 tsp of water to create an egg wash.
4. Assemble the Toast:Use a spoon to spread about 1 tablespoon of the turkey mixture onto each piece of toasted bread. 
6. Add the Egg Wash and Garnish:Brush the top of each piece with the egg wash. Then, garnish with a cilantro leaf and 1–2 pieces of sweet pepper for a pop of color.  
7. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds on top and gently press them down. 
9. Final Toasting:Mist the tops with oil and air fry for 6–8 minutes, depending on the size of the toast and the thickness of the turkey mixture. The toast should be golden and crispy. 
11. Serve:Serve immediately with a Watcharee’s dipping sauce of your choice. Enjoy!