Prawns are a versatile ingredient that can be served many ways and in multiple different kinds of dishes, but if you really want to kick them up a notch then this recipe for air fried breaded prawns is an absolute must. Serving this dish will make you look like a real pro in the kitchen, and yet they couldn’t be more simple to make. I cooked these tasty air fried breaded prawns with a parsley, garlic and lemon dip on the Channel 5 TV show AIR FRYERS: ENTERTAINING MADE EASY which first aired on 4th April 2024. here’s my simple recipe for making these crispy and delicious breaded prawns in the air fryer. And because they are air fried not deep fried, they are really healthy. A perfect little starter for a date night and ready in just 8 minutes thanks to the speed of the air fryer!
Essential kit
You will need: an air fryer and mixing bowls
Ingredients
160g of fresh prawns (not frozen)
3 tablespoons of plain flour
2 eggs, beaten
5 tablespoons of stale bread crumbs
Vegetable oil spray
Salt and pepper to season
For the dressing:
A sprig of parsley, chopped
I clove of garlic, chopped
1 fresh red chilli, sliced
1 lemon, squeezed
Method
Start by dipping each prawn into plain flour, followed by the egg wash then finally into the stale bread crumbs. Spray with a little light vegetable oil then place all your breaded prawns into the air fryer drawer. Cook on 180c for 4 minutes then turn the prawns over and cook for a further 4 minutes on the other side.
Whilst the prawns are cooking, you can make the simple dressing to go on top of your breaded prawns. Roughly chop the fresh parsley and place in a mixing bowl. Then add in your chopped garlic. Next thinly slice a whole red chilli and add to your bowl. Next add the juice of one whole lemon and season with salt and pepper. Finally mix all the ingredients to form the dressing.
Take the prawns out of the air fryer and place on top of salad leaves in a serving dish. Finally add the dressing over the air fried breaded prawns and enjoy!
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