What matters
Thick courgette slices need longer than prawns.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer prawn courgette skewers
Air fryer prawn courgette skewers with lemon oil and paprika. Thin folded vegetable ribbons match the short cooking time of raw thawed prawns.
Total time
33 min
Calories
174 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Thin ribbons instead of thick cubes
Four short skewers make two small servings without rice. Weigh prawns peeled and deveined. Use suitable metal skewers and fully thawed large raw prawns; thawing needs extra time.
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Recipe
Air fryer prawn courgette skewers
Air fryer prawn courgette skewers with lemon oil and paprika. Thin folded vegetable ribbons match the short cooking time of raw thawed prawns.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Dry prawns. Slice courgette lengthways into ribbons about 2 mm thin. Weigh usable ribbons only; use broad offcuts elsewhere.
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2
Fill and assemble
Mix oil, garlic, lemon, paprika, salt and pepper. Lightly coat prawns and ribbons, alternating loosely folded ribbons and prawns on four short skewers. Do not compress.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Cook spaced apart about 10 minutes at 180 °C, turning gently halfway. Prawns must cook through their thickest part. Metal gets hot; use gloves. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
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4
Check and serve
Plate and warn of hot skewer ends. Avoid extra cooking once safely done. Do not serve leftover raw marinade cold as sauce.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer prawn courgette skewers
Serving guidance
Calculation uses peeled prawns, not shell-on weight.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Cooked prawns need much less heating, not these times.
Add a little dill after cooking.
Nutrition per serving
174kcal
2.5 gCarbohydrates
24.4 gProtein
7.1 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 prawn courgette skewers
This method uses peeled prawns. Shells change marinade contact, cooking and edible weight.
They soften within the short prawn cooking time without overcooking seafood.
This recipe uses suitable metal accessories. Use other materials only if approved.
Extra cooking after doneness makes delicate flesh increasingly firm.
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