The healthier alternative to deep-fried prawns with a spicy kick!
These crunchy coated, golden prawns taste incredible with a spicy sauce you can dip into or toss them through. This recipe is made lighter and healthier in the Brabantia Air Fryer. This recipe is easily adaptable to use with any air fryer and is so delicious, perfect for quick family dinners with fried rice or noodle or as a starter on its own when entertaining friends.
Serves 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha hot sauce
For the Crumbed Prawns:
- 32 medium/large, raw prawns
- 1 cup of panko bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of plain flour
To serve: Finely sliced scallion
Method:
1. Mix all the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
2. Mix together the panko and olive oil and place them in a large, shallow bowl. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Beat eggs and add 1 tbsp water to the mix and place in a shallow bowl. Put the flour in a third bowl.
3. Dip the prawns in the flour, followed by the egg mix, and then coat each side in the panko.
4. Spray air fryer basket with a little oil. Place prawns side by side on the air fryer basket. 5. Cook in the air fryer at 180°C for 10 minutes. (No need to turn the prawns as the air fryer circulates hot air from the bottom as well)
6. Place on a serving platter and drizzle Bang Bang sauce over the top, or put on the side for dipping.
Notes: As an alternative, you can accompany Bang Bang prawns with rice and steamed green vegetables, or you can simply enjoy it on its own as a starter or party food snack.
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