You’ll Need
350g raw king prawns, peeled
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1 tsp smoked paprika
Juice of half a lemon
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
Optional but Dangerous
Crusty bread
Garlic aioli
Extra lemon wedges
Chilli flakes
Cold lager
Method
1 - Preheat your air fryer to 190°C.
2 - Add the butter, olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to a foil tray or heatproof dish.
3 - Place the tray into the air fryer for 2 minutes until the butter melts and the garlic starts softening.
4 - Remove carefully and stir everything together.
5 - Add the king prawns and coat thoroughly in the garlic butter mixture.
6 - Return the tray to the air fryer and cook at 190°C for 7–9 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
7 - Cook until the prawns turn pink, juicy, and lightly golden around the edges.
8 - Finish with the chopped parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
9 - Serve immediately while the butter is still bubbling and the garlic smells absolutely ridiculous.