What matters
Do not add prawns during tomato precooking.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer prawns with feta and tomatoes
Air fryer prawns with feta and tomatoes. Heat the tomato base first, then add raw thawed prawns and cook them thoroughly before serving.
Total time
36 min
Calories
298 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Add prawns to a hot tomato base
Two light portions without bread or rice. Weigh prawns peeled and deveined. A shallow dish about 18 × 14 cm retains tomato juices.
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Recipe
Air fryer prawns with feta and tomatoes
Air fryer prawns with feta and tomatoes. Heat the tomato base first, then add raw thawed prawns and cook them thoroughly before serving.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Cut tomatoes into small pieces. Mix with oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and place in dish.
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2
Mix and season
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. Heat tomatoes about 10 minutes at 170 °C, stirring once. Meanwhile pat prawns dry and keep chilled. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
Add prawns to the hot base and crumble feta over. Cook about another 8 minutes at 170 °C. Check thickest prawns and extend if needed. 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
Prawns must be opaque inside, not translucent. Serve with hot tomato juices using a clean spoon.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer prawns with feta and tomatoes
Serving guidance
Count extra bread for soaking up juices separately.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Halve cherry tomatoes instead of dicing large ones.
Mix a little chilli into the tomato base.
Nutrition per serving
298kcal
4.4 gCarbohydrates
30.9 gProtein
16.6 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 prawns with feta and tomatoes
No, thaw in the refrigerator and dry carefully.
No, they may turn tough. This recipe is designed for raw prawns.
Tomatoes release juice; the closed dish retains it as sauce.
No, the thickest prawn’s centre must be safely cooked too.
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