Air Fryer Coconut Prawns - Prawn Recipes

 Air Fryer Coconut Prawns are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried coconut prawns. The air fryer gives them a crispy texture without the need for excessive oil. Here's a simple recipe for you to try:

How to prepare. 

Air Fryer Coconut Prawns - Prawn Recipes 

Ingredients:

➤1 pound large prawns, peeled and deveined, tail-on

➤1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened, depending on your preference)

➤1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

➤2 eggs, beaten

➤1 teaspoon garlic powder

➤1 teaspoon paprika

➤1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

➤1/4 teaspoon black pepper

➤Cooking spray or oil mister

For the dipping sauce:

➤1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

➤1 tablespoon soy sauce

➤1 teaspoon lime juice

➤Optional: red pepper flakes for extra heat

Instructions:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a bowl, combine the shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

3. Dip each prawn into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.

4. Coat the egg-dipped prawns with the coconut-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.

5. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil using an oil mister.

6. Place the coated prawns in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they're not touching each other. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

7. Lightly spray the top of the prawns with more cooking spray to promote even browning.

8. Air fry the prawns at 375°F (190°C) for about 6-8 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. The exact cooking time may vary based on the size of the prawns and the air fryer model, so keep an eye on them to prevent overcooking.

9. While the prawns are cooking, prepare the dipping sauce by combining the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and optional red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Mix well.

10. Once the prawns are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer.

11. Serve the air-fried coconut prawns immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.

Enjoy your delicious and healthier air fryer coconut prawns as an appetizer, snack, or even as a main course with a side salad!