You’ll Need
300g raw king prawns, peeled
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp chilli flakes
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
Optional But Dangerous
Crusty bread
Extra garlic butter
Chilli oil drizzle
Method
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C.
Place the butter into a heatproof dish or individual party pots.
Add the garlic, smoked paprika, chilli flakes, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Air fry for 2 minutes until the butter melts and the garlic becomes fragrant.
Add the prawns and toss gently until coated.
Return to the air fryer.
Cook at 190°C for 7–9 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the prawns are pink, juicy, and lightly caramelised around the edges.
Remove carefully.
Finish with a little extra parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Serve immediately while still sizzling hot.
Perfect with crusty bread for mopping up every last drop of garlic butter.