Air Fryer Fried Prawns

Ingredients

• For the Fried Prawns:
• 1 pound large prawns (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Nonstick cooking spray, for the prawns
• Spicy Remoulade Sauce:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   For the fried prawns: Pat the prawns dry between a couple paper towels, then season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.

2. 2

   Whisk the flour with 3/4 teaspoon salt and few grinds of pepper in a shallow bowl or baking dish. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt in another shallow bowl. Add the panko to a third shallow bowl. Dip a prawn in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the beaten eggs. Dredge in the panko, turning until evenly coated. Transfer to a large plate or a rimmed baking sheet and repeat with the remaining prawns.

3. 3

   Preheat a 3.5 quart air fryer to 195 degrees C. Working in batches, place some of the prawns in a single layer in the fryer basket, then spray lightly with cooking spray. Cook, flipping halfway through, until the prawns are golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   For the spicy remoulade sauce: Meanwhile, stir together the mayonnaise, pickled jalapenos, mustard, ketchup, hot sauce and scallion in a small bowl until smooth. Serve with the fried prawns for dipping.

5. 5

   Cook's Note:: You may need to fry the prawns in 2 to 3 batches, depending on the size of your air-fryer basket.