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Air Fryer Spicy Garlic Prawns

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:

  1. Season the prawns:
    • In a bowl, toss the prawns with olive oil, minced garlic, chili flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. Finish with lemon:
    • Drizzle the cooked prawns with lemon juice immediately after removing from the air fryer.
  4. 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! 😊

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