Description
These Best Air Fryer Prawns are a quick and delicious seafood appetizer featuring perfectly cooked prawns with a flavorful blend of garlic, smoked paprika, and a hint of lemon. Crispy on the edges yet tender inside, they make for a healthy and easy snack or meal addition.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 lb large prawns, peeled and deveined (tails on)
Marinade & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Garnish & Serving
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Prawns: In a large bowl, toss the prawns with olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, chili flakes if using, and lemon juice until they are evenly coated to ensure maximum flavor penetration.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for 3 minutes for optimal cooking temperature and crispiness.
- Air Fry the Prawns: Place the seasoned prawns in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking and crisp edges.
- Serve and Garnish: Once the prawns are pink, curled, and slightly crisp, remove them from the air fryer, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure the prawns cook evenly—cook in batches if necessary.
- These prawns can be served as an appetizer, taco filling, or over rice or salad for a light meal.
