Description
These Best Air Fryer Prawns are a quick and flavorful seafood appetizer perfect for any occasion. The prawns are seasoned with a blend of spices, air-fried to perfection, and served with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large prawns (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Additional Garnish:
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Season the Prawns: In a bowl, toss the prawns with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Cook in the Air Fryer: Place the prawns in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the prawns are pink, opaque, and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the prawns and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- These prawns are versatile and can be used in tacos, salads, or served over rice.
- If using frozen prawns, make sure to thaw completely and pat dry before seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
