BBQ Prawns
A short home-style guide to BBQ Prawns, with steps for the usual way and for the air fryer. Basics like salt, oil, haldi, red chilli, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup are assumed.
Ingredients
- Prawns (Jhinga)No prawns? Use fish or chicken.
- Green chilli (Hari mirch)No green chilli? Use red chilli flakes or extra red chilli powder.
On the grill
- Marinate prawns in garlic, lemon and mild red chilli.
- Skewer and grill for a few minutes until pink.
In the air fryer (about 20 min)
- Marinate prawns in garlic, lemon and mild red chilli and skewer.
- Air fry at 200°C for 6 to 8 minutes, turning halfway, until pink.
Air fryer tip: Use short skewers that fit inside the basket, or cook the pieces without skewers.
Air fryer basics: Heat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes first. Don't fill the basket more than halfway. Brush or spray a little oil. Turn or shake halfway. Use paper liners with holes. Air fryers vary, so check a few minutes early the first time.