This air fryer spicy garlic prawns recipe is one of my favorite recipes. It is a tasty and simple seafood dish. This Asian-style chili garlic shrimp recipe is loaded with BIG flavors, so juicy, spicy, and sweet! Also, it’s quick and easy to cook with an air fryer. You can enjoy this delicious and appetizing dish in just 12 minutes!
These Asian-style spicy garlic prawns or shrimps are often cooked as a whole that has head and shell on, using fresh prawns instead of frozen ones. This makes it convenient to cook, and also it retains the prawn juiciness and gives lots of flavor to the food. These Asian chili air fryer prawns have a tangy taste that will have you smacking your lips in utter satisfaction.
About Time
- Prep Time 5 mins
- Cook Time 7 mins
- Total Time 12 mins
Ingredients
- 15 Fresh prawns (can substitute with frozen prawns or shrimps)
- 1 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Sweet chili sauce
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Wash and rinse the prawns.
- Preheat the air fryer at 360°F.
- Place the prawns into a mixing bowl. Add oil, chili powder, black pepper, chili sauce, and garlic into the bowl.
- Stir and mix the ingredient until the prawns are evenly coated.
- Add salt to taste.
- Place the prawns into the air fryer and let them cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Check the prawns after 5 minutes and give them a toss.
- Serve the spicy garlic prawns with rice to soak up that delicious sauce. Or go for a healthy low-carb option with cauliflower rice.
Amount Per Serving
CALORIES: 37
- TOTAL FAT: 3g
- SATURATED FAT: 0g
- TRANS FAT: 0g
- UNSATURATED FAT: 1g
- CHOLESTEROL: 0mg
- SODIUM: 26mg
- CARBOHYDRATES: 3g
- FIBER: 0g
- SUGAR: 1g
- PROTEIN: 0g