Air Fryer Breaded Scampi

We all like to throw some frozen scampi and chips into the air fryer for a quick and easy mid week family meal, but it is surprisingly easy make crispy and delicious scampi from scratch yourself. You only need a handful of store cupboard ingredients to make this pub classic. And the air fryer is so perfect for cooking this family favourite supper is super quick time. Discover how to perfectly cook home made fresh prawn scampi in an air fryer with this simple and tasty recipe. Enjoy delicious air fryer breaded scampi in less than 20 minutes with minimal effort.

Scampi is a popular seafood dish that is often served in pubs. But you may not realise that you can easily cook it in your own home from scratch using an air fryer. This recipe really is a game changer for seafood lovers. Learn how to treat yourself and your loved ones with this simple and tasty meal.

PREP 5 minutes

COOK 14 minutes

SERVES 2 people

KIT you will need an air fryer, food blender, paper towel, 3 mixing bowls and a hand whisk.

Ingredients for air fryer breaded scampi

100g of plain flour for the batter

220ml (1/2 pint) of cider

150g of king prawns (defrost before use if frozen)

100g of plain flour seasoned

100g of panko breadcrumbs

Sea salt and black pepper

To serve:

300g of frozen French fries

Store bought tartare sauce

Garden peas

Method

First put 100g of plain flour into a mixing bowl and then slowly add half a pint of cider whilst whisking by hand. Keep whisking the mixture until you have a thick batter. Then season your batter with sea salt and black pepper.

Next put your other 100g of flour into another bowl, so you have two separate bowls. Add your breadcrumbs to a mixer or blender and blend for about 5 seconds, you want them to be a finer consistency. Then add these to a separate bowl, so you have your three dipping bowls ready.

Add your frozen chips to the air fryer first and cook on 190c for five minutes until crispy. While the chips are cooking, pat your prawns dry using a paper towel.

Next dip each prawn into the plain flour first, then dip into the cider batter, then finally dip into the breadcrumbs. Making sure to coat each one thoroughly. Then place them directly into the air fryer drawer, leaving the crisper plate in. Cook the scampi on 190c for ten minutes, turning halfway, giving your chips a shake too, or until the prawns are golden.

Serve your air fried scampi and chips with tartare sauce and garden peas.