Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Air Fryer) 氣炸鍋 椒鹽蝦
椒鹽蝦 Chinese Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe is an addictive and delicious dish in Cantonese cuisine. Light, airy and non-greasy crispy prawns make this a perfect keto snack in Chinese restaurants. Make this air fryer appetizer at home in just 15 minutes!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lbs Wild Blue Shrimp or Tiger Prawns (large size 21/25 per pound)
- 3 tbsp Corn Starch, Rice Flour or Potato Flour
- 5 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Ground White Pepper
- 2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 Red Bell Peppers, diced
- 1/2 Jalapeno Peppers, diced
- 2 Shallots, diced
- 1 spring Green Spring Onions for garnish
- 1/2 bunch Cilantro for garnish
- Vegetable Oil or Cooking Spray for air frying
Instructions
- 1
If using frozen shrimp, defrost shrimp overnight in the refrigerator. Wash the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with a kitchen paper towel.
- 2
Season shrimp or prawns with ground white pepper and salt.
- 3
Prepare salt and pepper mixture by dicing jalapeno peppers, red bell peppers, shallots or onions and mince garlic cloves.
- 4
Add diced vegetables and aromatics, salt and ground white pepper to a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
- 5
Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- 6
Use air fryer parchment paper and line the bottom of the air fryer basket for easy clean-ups.
- 7
In a large bowl, add shrimp and corn starch, rice flour or potato starch and toss until evenly coated.
- 8
Place shrimp in the air fryer basket. Spray with cooking spray.
- 9
Cook for 7 minutes at 350F. Flipping halfway.
- 10
Carefully transfer prawns from the air fryer. Add cooked prawns and salt and pepper mixture to a large bowl. Toss and mix well.
- 11
Return the seasoned shrimp to the air fryer and cook at 390F for a further minute or until the crispy prawns are golden brown.
- 12
Work in small batches ex. half of the shrimp and repeat the process if you are making a large double batch!
- 13
Serve and enjoy!