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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Seafood

    Air Fryer King Prawns

    Published: Jun 14, 2019 · Modified: Dec 27, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Carb

    * This is a sponsored post for Tefal *
    Deliciously crispy prawns take just 8 minutes when cooked in the Tefal ActiFry Genius XL. Coated in garlic, onion, parsley and oil, these Air Fryer King Prawns are a tasty addition to any meal or even great as a snack or party food. Serve with a simple salad, on a bed of rice or put in to tacos - you won't be able to stop eating these yummy little bites.

    Air Fryer King Prawns on a plate next to a plate of potatoes, olives and bread.

    Prawns (or shrimp if you are the other side of the pond) are a big part of our diet. Not only are they low in calories and fat, but they are so easy to cook - you really can't get it wrong.

    There is also so much that you can do with them, so if you are looking for a quick, protein packed and healthy addition to your meals, then give this prawn recipe a try.

    There are lots of different ways to prepare and cook prawns, but our current favourite way is cooking them in our Tefal Actifry Genius XL. Gone are the days of us only making perfectly cooked chips in it, as there really is so much more that you can do with it.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by step
    • Air Fryer cooking
    • Light Before Summer challenge
    • ActiFry Vs other air fryers
    • Can I use frozen prawns?
    • What flavours to use
    • What to serve this with
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More prawn/shrimp recipes
    • Recipe
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    Why you will love it

    • Cooked in just 8 minutes
    • Low carb and gluten free
    • Lots of uses for them
    • Easy to adapt with different flavours

    Ingredients needed

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    Step by step

    One: Put the prawns, onions, garlic and parsley in a bowl, mix well and leave to marinate for 15 minutes.

    An oval dish containing raw marinating prawns.

    Two: Put the prawns, all the marinade and the oil in the ActiFry Genius XL bowl, leaving the paddle in.

    Raw prawns and herbs in an air-fryer with its lid open.

    Three: Manually input the time to 8 minutes and temperature to 220°C and press start.

    An air-fryer display panel showing the setting number and temperature.

    Four: Once cooked the prawns will be a nice rich pink colour.

    Cooked prawns and herbs in an air-fryer with its lid open.

    Five: Remove from the air-fryer and serve.

    Air fried king prawns on a plate with herbs.

    Air Fryer cooking

    Why do we love our ActiFry so much? Because it is smart! It has 9 automatic cooking settings that adjust the stirring, cooking and temperature control for you to achieve perfectly even, delicious meals. From fries to stir fry, curries to con carne - even deserts! If you haven't tried desserts in yours yet, you need to.

    A black Tefal Actifry Genius in front of a brick wall.

    Simply add all your ingredients in at the same time, and let the ‘1-meal-in-1-go’ settings do the work for you. You can cook your favourite fried food with 99% less added fat and with a capacity of up to 1.7kg, it feeds up to 8 people! 

    Light Before Summer challenge

    Tefal challenged us to become one of their "spin instructors" and to encourage people to take their healthy cooking up a gear, with a Tefal ActiFry Genius XL. This recipe is all about "light before summer" and whilst we don't believe anyone needs to lose weight to be summer ready, we do shift our meals to something lighter in the warmer months after months of heavy comfort food, and this recipe fits the bill.

    This isn't a normal spin class - in this spin class we swap pedals for paddles to eat healthier. We are going to be taking you through a series of "classes" throughout the year, showing you how to cook delicious and healthy meals in the ActiFry, that cover different levels of ‘wow factor’. So there is something for everyone.

    Tefal Gear of Goodness spinner.

    To begin with, we spun the ‘Gear of goodness’ to find out what Paddle Power we would be spinning and we got number 1 which is "Light Before Summer" and got given Provencal-style King Prawns.

    The recipe for these delicious prawns are actually from the ActiFry App which you can download for free. It has lots of recipes to make it your ActiFry, that you might not have thought of, all with step by step instructions.

    An iPhone on a circular chopping board showing the Tefal app.

    Check out the Tefal ActiProgramme. This is a tasty collection of recipes using the ActiFry Genius XL which have been curated to help you reach your health goals.

    ActiFry Vs other air fryers

    This recipe uses a Tefal ActiFry, which differs to most air fryers as it has a rotating paddle to constantly keep the food moving within the air fryer. This is quite a unique function of the ActiFry and we realise that not everyone will have this type of air fryer.

    Arrange the prawns on the bottom of your air fryer basket, in a single layer. The more separated, the crispier they will get. If they overlap, it is recommended that they be flipped half-way through the cooking time for a more even cooking. Cook for 8 minutes and once cooked serve immediately.

    Can I use frozen prawns?

    Yes, providing the prawns have been thoroughly defrosted and you have blotted off any extra liquid, then you can use frozen prawns to make this recipe.

    Two lemon slices on top of cooked king prawns.

    What flavours to use

    Whilst this recipe keeps it simple with some garlic, onion and parsley, there are lots of ways that you can adapt this so you can have it a different way every time. Give the prawns a bit of a tropical twist by stirring in some desiccated coconut, or go Italian with some grated Parmesan.

    If you wanted to have crispy prawns (but still much lighter than fried breaded prawns), then you could mix them with some Panko breadcrumbs.

    What to serve this with

    These air fryer prawns are really versatile and there are so many different ways that you can serve them. We served ours with some grains, a green salad and some chunky bread, but they also go well on top of rice and in tacos or burritos bowls.

    Air Fryer King Prawns on a white plate. olives and potatoes are in the background.

    FAQs

    How to store cooked prawns/shrimp

    Cooked prawns should be kept in an airtight container in the fridge, where they will keep for up to 3 days. If you want to freeze them, they will keep in the freezer, below -18°C, for 6 months.

    Can I add vegetables?

    We love finding way to add more vegetables to our diet, and you can do that with this dish by throwing some chopped peppers and courgettes in with the prawns.

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    Extra tips

    • Feel free to change up the flavours by adding either coconut or Panko breadcrumbs, or even using a Mexican seasoning.
    • Serve the prawns with rice or salad or use them in tacos or a burrito bowl.
    • You can give this dish a veggie boost by adding some chopped bell peppers and courgettes with the prawns.
    • You can use frozen prawns, but make sure they are fully defrosted and any extra liquid is blotted off.

    More prawn/shrimp recipes

    • Gambas Pil Pil
    • Nasi Goreng
    • Lemon, Garlic and Herb Prawns (Shrimp)
    • Garlic Prawn Noodles

    If you’ve tried this air fryer prawn recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Air Fryer King Prawns on a white plate, topped with lemon slices

    Air Fryer King Prawns

    These Air Fryer King Prawns are a tasty addition to any meal or even great as a snack or party food. Serve with a salad, on a bed of rice or in tacos.
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    Low Carb
    5 from 30 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Marinating time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 28 minutes
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    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 317kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 400 g king prawns - peeled, uncooked
    • 0.5 Onion - finely chopped
    • 2 Garlic clove - finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 0.5 Lemon - (te serve)
    • 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • Put the prawns, onions, garlic and parsley in a bowl, mix well and leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
    • Put the prawns, all the marinade and the oil in the Actifry Genius XL bowl, leaving the paddle in.
    • Manually input the time to 8 minutes and temperature to 220C and press start.
    • Once cooked the prawns will be a nice rich pink colour.
    • Remove from the Actifry Genius XL and serve with lemon wedges.

    Notes

    • Feel free to change up the flavours by adding either coconut or panko breadcrumbs, or even using a Mexican seasoning.
    • Serve the prawns with rice or salad or use them in tacos or a burrito bowl.
    • You can give this dish a veggie boost by adding some chopped bell peppers and courgettes with the prawns.
    • You can use frozen prawns, but make sure they are fully defrosted and any extra liquid is blotted off.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 504mg | Sodium: 1576mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 25.5mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 4.4mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Paul Kostandin

      April 16, 2021 at 3:47 am

      5 stars
      I love roasted shrimp or prawns. I like your seasoning blend and love what you said about shrimp being on the lighter side!

      Reply
    2. kim

      June 26, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! So tasty and easy!

      Reply
    3. SHANIKA

      June 26, 2019 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      These Prawns look so well seasoned and delish! I definitely need to Air-Fry mine!

      Reply
    4. Kate

      June 26, 2019 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      I love how versatile the Actifry is. I love mine. Great idea to cook prawns in it!

      Reply
    5. Amy | The Cook Report

      June 26, 2019 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      I haven't got an air fryer yet but this is making me want to get one!

      Reply
    6. Shashi at SavorySpin

      June 26, 2019 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      I love this type of "spin" class! Also - I love my air fryer and cannot wait to try these prawns soon!

      Reply
    7. sue Moran

      June 19, 2019 at 4:16 pm

      I resisted the Instant Pot and when I finally got it I was obsessed, so I'm pretty sure the same thing is going to happen to me when I finally get around to getting an air fryer ~ going to make these on the stove until I do, they're too good to miss!

      Reply
    8. Nicolas Hortense

      June 18, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Never thought about air frying prawns! They look amazing!!

      Reply
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