Description
Sizzling Air Fryer Prawns promise a crispy, golden seafood delight that brings Mediterranean coastal flavors straight to your kitchen. Delicate prawns emerge perfectly seasoned and charred, offering you a quick, elegant meal with minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp or prawns, large, peeled and deveined
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) paprika
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) black pepper
Cooking Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) light olive oil
Instructions
- Calibrate the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for optimal cooking temperature, allowing it to fully preheat for crisp and evenly cooked prawns.
- Thoroughly dry fresh prawns using paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, which prevents proper crisping during cooking.
- Transfer prawns to a mixing bowl and gently coat with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring each prawn is uniformly seasoned.
- Strategically arrange prawns in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket to promote direct heat circulation and prevent steaming.
- Position basket in the air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes, pausing midway to gently shake and redistribute prawns for consistent browning.
- Monitor prawns closely during final cooking minutes, watching for a golden exterior and translucent center indicating perfect doneness.
- Immediately remove prawns from air fryer to prevent overcooking, which can result in tough, rubbery texture.
- Plate and serve hot, capturing the prawns’ peak flavor and crisp exterior for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Pat prawns completely dry before seasoning to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming in the air fryer.
- Experiment with different spice blends like Cajun, Mediterranean, or Asian-inspired mixes to transform the flavor profile instantly.
- Substitute olive oil with coconut oil for a paleo-friendly version or use gluten-free spices for those with dietary restrictions.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure each prawn gets direct heat, resulting in perfectly golden and crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg