Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Prawns are a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy prawns coated in a spicy garlic sauce. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer, these prawns are ideal as an appetizer or a main course served with rice and vegetables.
Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 1 lb (450g) large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
For garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
For serving:
- Steamed rice
- Roasted vegetables
Preparation Instructions:
- Season the prawns:
- In a bowl, toss the prawns with olive oil, minced garlic, chili flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook in the air fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the prawns in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the prawns are golden and cooked through.
- Finish with lemon:
- Drizzle the cooked prawns with lemon juice immediately after removing from the air fryer.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with steamed rice and roasted vegetables.
Preparation Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 8 minutes
- Total time: 18 minutes
Nutrition (Per Serving):
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Protein: 23g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the chili flakes.
- Add a drizzle of garlic butter for an extra layer of flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and gently reheated.
Enjoy these bold and flavorful “Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Prawns,” perfect for seafood lovers! 😊