These deep-fried prawns are juicy on the inside and super crispy on the outside. It is a perfect snack to make for gatherings.

Equipment: Hart HQ Fry Pan
Prep time: 35 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

3 tbsp flour (45 ml)
1 tsp cayenne pepper (5 ml)
1 tsp salt (5 ml)
1 tsp chilli flakes (5 ml)
800 g prawn tails,
peeled and deveined
2 extra large eggs, beaten
3 cups dry breadcrumbs (330 g)
Sunflower oil for deep-frying
For the Tartare Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise (250 ml)
½ cup chopped gherkins (125 ml)
1 small onion, peeled
and finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato sauce (15 ml)
1 tbsp sandwich spread (15 ml)
Lemon wedges

Method

1. In a small bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, salt and chilli flakes together.
2. Dust prawn tails with seasoned flour, dip in egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
3. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to set.
4. In a frying pan, heat oil and fry prawns in batches until golden brown.
5. Remove and drain excess oil on kitchen paper towel.
6. Serve with Tartare Sauce and lemon wedges.

For the Tartare Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients well, except for the lemon wedges, and serve with prawns.