Why prepare air fryer battered prawns
This method for Battered Prawns uses much less oil than traditional frying. The prawns stay juicy on the inside while the outside gets a satisfying crunch. It is a very fast way to cook seafood and requires minimal clean up. You can easily adjust the seasoning to suit your own taste.
Follow these simple steps for air fryer battered prawns
Prepare the coating: Place the flour in one bowl and the beaten egg in another. Mix the breadcrumbs with the paprika and salt in a third bowl.
Coat the prawns: Dip each prawn into the flour first then into the egg. Finally roll the prawns in the breadcrumb mixture until they are fully covered.
Air fry: Place the coated prawns in a single layer in the basket. Lightly spray or brush them with a little oil to help them brown.
Cook and serve: Cook the prawns at 190C for about 8 minutes. Turn them halfway through the cooking time until they are golden and serve while hot.
Good advice for making air fryer battered prawns
Choosing the right size of prawn is important for this recipe. Large king prawns work best because they do not overcook while the batter becomes crispy. Make sure you press the breadcrumbs firmly onto the prawns so they do not fall off in the basket. If you want a bit of heat you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour.
Always preheat your machine for a few minutes before adding the Battered Prawns. This ensures the cooking starts immediately and helps the coating set quickly. You can serve these with a wedge of lemon or some sweet chilli sauce for dipping. Try not to overlap the prawns to ensure they stay crunchy on all sides.
For a little more variety, you can also try
air fryer pizza toast,
air fryer frozen vegetables or
air fryer pumpkin.
