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Airfryer Mala Prawns

Crispy air-fried prawns tossed in a tingling Sichuan mala sauce.

Andrea Love
Prep
20m
Cook
12m
Steps
6
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1Marinate the prawns20 min

    Add prawns into a bowl and toss with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine and corn flour. Stir well and let sit for 20 minutes to marinate.

    PrawnsSoy sauceShaoxing wineCornstarch
  2. Step 2Air-fry the prawns9 min

    Place prawns into the tray of air fryer in one layer, spray lightly with oil and cook for 8-10 minutes at 200C until crispy.

    PrawnsCooking spray
  3. Step 3Fry the aromatics1m 30s

    Add neutral oil to a wok or frypan. Add garlic, ginger and dried chillis and fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Add ground Sichuan pepper and sauté for a further 30 seconds.

    Vegetable oilGarlicGingerChili pepperSichuan pepperVegetable oil
  4. Step 4Stir in the ready sauce

    Add Lee Kum Kee Ready Sauce for Spicy Chicken (Mala) and stir through to heat.

    Mala ready sauce
  5. Step 5Toss the prawns

    Add crispy prawns to the sauce and toss to coat.

    Prawns
  6. Step 6Garnish and serve

    Transfer to a serving plate, sprinkle with spring onions, sesame seeds and coriander leave for garnish. Serve with hot steamed rice.

    ScallionSesame seedsCilantroRice

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