We're honestly not sure what's better, the satisfying crunch of the fried prawns or the smooth, delicious Avocado Aioli. Luckily you don't have to choose!

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Crunchy Fried Giant Prawns with Avocado Aioli Recipe
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins
For The Prawns:
 400 g Prawns shelled,heads & tails left on
 1 cup Panko crumbs
 2 Eggs
 1 cup Flour
 1 tsp Smoked paprika
 ½ tsp Salt
 2 cups avocado cooking oil for deep frying
For the Avocado Aioli:
 1 avocado
 ½ cup Mayonnaise
 ½ cup Sour cream
 1 tsp Lemon juice
 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  cup Basil leaves
 Salt & pepper, to taste
1

For the prawns: In a bowl stir together flour, salt and paprika. Whisk eggs in one bowl and pour panko crumbs into another.

2

Heat avocado oil in a wok until hot (190C).

3

Dip prawns into flour mix, then whisked egg, then finally into panko crumbs to coat. Fry a few in the oil at a time, until golden brown, about 2-3 mins. Remove with a metal slotted spoon and place on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining prawns.

4

For the avocado aioli: scoop avocado pulp, discarding the seed and skin. Add all aioli ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Season to taste. Spoon into a dipping bowl.

5

Serve hot crunchy fried prawns with avocado aioli.

Ingredients

For The Prawns:
 400 g Prawns shelled,heads & tails left on
 1 cup Panko crumbs
 2 Eggs
 1 cup Flour
 1 tsp Smoked paprika
 ½ tsp Salt
 2 cups avocado cooking oil for deep frying
For the Avocado Aioli:
 1 avocado
 ½ cup Mayonnaise
 ½ cup Sour cream
 1 tsp Lemon juice
 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  cup Basil leaves
 Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1

For the prawns: In a bowl stir together flour, salt and paprika. Whisk eggs in one bowl and pour panko crumbs into another.

2

Heat avocado oil in a wok until hot (190C).

3

Dip prawns into flour mix, then whisked egg, then finally into panko crumbs to coat. Fry a few in the oil at a time, until golden brown, about 2-3 mins. Remove with a metal slotted spoon and place on a paper towel. Repeat with remaining prawns.

4

For the avocado aioli: scoop avocado pulp, discarding the seed and skin. Add all aioli ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Season to taste. Spoon into a dipping bowl.

5

Serve hot crunchy fried prawns with avocado aioli.

Crunchy Fried Giant Prawns with Avocado Aioli