Garlic butter prawns

Eight minutes from fridge to plate, and the garlic butter never catches or burns.

Prawns go from perfect to rubbery in about a minute, so this is one to watch. The gentle, even heat of an air fryer is more forgiving than a hot pan, but not by much.

Ingredients

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• 300g raw king prawns, peeled
• 30g butter, melted
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• Handful parsley, chopped
• Lemon and chilli flakes to finish

Method

1. Mix. Toss the prawns with the melted butter and garlic until well coated.
2. Air fry. Cook at 380°F for 8 minutes, shaking once, until pink and opaque.
3. Finish. Toss through the parsley, a squeeze of lemon and chilli flakes.
4. Serve. Serve straight away with bread for the butter.