Thawed, not frozen
Ice and water that adheres to it dilute the seasoning. Thaw frozen prawns in the refrigerator, then weigh them.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer garlic prawns
Peeled shrimps need space and a short cooking time. In the air fryer, they are cooked in one layer, then mixed with lemon juice and fresh parsley.
Total time
22 min
Calories
192 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Add lemon only after cooking
The marinade consists only of oil, garlic, salt and pepper. There is no need to marinate them in lemon juice and would change the surface of the shrimps. Raw, completely thawed shrimps peeled and deveined are used. The quantity is two small portions without bread or rice; the device should hold at least about five litres.
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Recipe
Air fryer garlic prawns
Large shrimps are cooked briefly with garlic and olive oil. Lemon and parsley will only be added after that.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Pat the prawns dry
Rinse thawed shrimps cold, carefully dry and check for any remaining vein. Then clean hands, board and knife.
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2
Season and prepare the appliance
Mix prawn with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Prepare the device according to the manufacturer's specification; if preheating is provided, preheat for about 3 minutes to 180 °C. Don't put loose baking paper in it.
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3
Cook briefly but thoroughly
Place shrimps in the basket at a little distance and cook for about 9 minutes at 180 °C. Turn them over after 5 minutes. They must be opaque inside and outside. In case of doubt, reach at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; extend the time if necessary.
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4
Finish with lemon and herbs
Mix prawn immediately with lemon juice and parsley. Spread on two plates and serve without additional side dish; bread or rice can be added separately.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer garlic prawns
Do not let the garlic burn
Small pieces of garlic brown quickly. As soon as the shrimps are cooked, take them out of the hot basket and do not keep them warm afterwards.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Add a small pinch of chili flakes to the oil spice. The amount of lemon remains unchanged.
Replace parsley with 5 g of fresh dill and add it after cooking.
Nutrition per serving
192kcal
0.4 gCarbohydrates
28.3 gProtein
8.2 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer garlic prawns
Not with the same cooking time. Already cooked prawns quickly become tough when reheated; this recipe is designed for raw ingredients.
So the taste remains fresh and the shrimps are not in acid before cooking. No additional liquid is required for the actual cooking.
A loose single layer is better. Cook in a small basket in two batches, thus prolonging the total time.
The recipe makes two small portions of prawns. Bread, rice or salad are not included in the amount of ingredients and nutritional values.
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