Air Fryer Crispy Pork and Shrimp Patties with Egg Yolk Dip

Finely chop the raw shrimp until it forms a rough paste. In a mixing bowl, vigorously combine the chopped shrimp, ground pork, fish sauce, and sea salt. Mix and slap the meat mixture against the bowl for 2 minutes to develop the proteins so they bind naturally.

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into flat street-food style slider patties. Lightly brush or spray the patties with melted bacon fat, then press both sides gently into the finely crushed pork rind dust to create a light crunchy exterior coating.

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are beautifully golden-brown, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Whisk the raw pasteurized egg yolks and fish sauce together in a small dipping bowl until smooth, creamy, and slightly aerated.

Serve the hot crispy patties immediately on a plate alongside the rich egg yolk dipping sauce for heavy dipping action.