Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Sweet Chilli Prawn Burgers are made with king prawns, sweetcorn, ginger, coriander, sweet chilli sauce, and seeded buns. This recipe creates light, zesty seafood burgers with a sweet and tangy glaze. It takes about 25 minutes to prepare and serves 2.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Sweet Chilli Prawn Burgers Ingredients
- 2cm piece of ginger
- 2 spring onions
- ½ a bunch of coriander (15g)
- ½ x 200g tin of sweetcorn
- 165g raw peeled king prawns
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 2 seeded bread buns
- 1 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- 1 little gem lettuce
- ½ a lime
- Sea salt and black pepper
- Olive oil spray
How To Make Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Sweet Chilli Prawn Burgers
- Chop and Mix: Finely chop ginger, spring onions, coriander stalks, sweetcorn, and prawns; season and mix until cohesive.
- Form Patties: With wet hands, divide into 2 patties about 2cm thick.
- Air Fry Burgers: Place patties in air fryer, spritz with oil, and cook for 10 minutes at 200ºC.
- Glaze and Toast: Brush with half the sweet chilli sauce, add buns cut side up, and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Make Dressing: Mix remaining sweet chilli sauce with yoghurt; spread on bun bases.
- Assemble: Add patties, top with shredded lettuce and coriander mixed with remaining yoghurt, squeeze lime, and cap with bun tops.
Recipe Tips
- Chop Thoroughly: Ensure prawn mixture is well chopped but still textured.
- Use Wet Hands: Prevent sticking while shaping patties.
- Monitor Doneness: Cook until golden and firm; prawns should be opaque.
- Toast Buns: Add during the last 2 minutes for perfect warmth and crunch.
- Customize Heat: Add extra chilli if you like more spice.
What To Serve With Sweet Chilli Prawn Burgers
These prawn burgers are great with sweet potato fries, a crisp cucumber salad, or a side of Asian slaw. A chilled lime soda or light beer complements the flavors perfectly.
How To Store Sweet Chilli Prawn Burgers
Refrigerate:
Store cooked patties in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer or a hot pan.
Freeze:
Raw patties can be frozen. Freeze flat with parchment between, and cook from frozen, adjusting time slightly.
Sweet Chilli Prawn Burgers Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 484
- Total Fat: 14.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Carbohydrates: 60.3g
- Sugar: 15.7g
- Protein: 19.3g
- Sodium: 1.8g
- Fibre: 5.4g
FAQs
Can I use cooked prawns instead of raw?
Raw prawns are preferred for texture, but cooked can work if chopped finely.
Are these spicy?
They’re mildly sweet and tangy—add extra chilli sauce if you want more heat.
Can I make them gluten-free?
Yes, use gluten-free buns and check your chilli sauce ingredients.
Do they hold together well?
Yes, the prawn and sweetcorn bind naturally—just handle gently when shaping.
What can I use instead of coriander?
Try flat-leaf parsley or mint for a fresh twist.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Sweet Chilli Prawn Burgers
Course: DinnerCuisine: Asian-InspiredDifficulty: Easy2
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kcalJuicy prawn patties with sweetcorn and ginger, glazed with chilli sauce and served on toasted buns with a zesty yoghurt dressing.
Ingredients
2cm ginger
2 spring onions
15g coriander (stalks & leaves separated)
100g sweetcorn (drained)
165g raw king prawns
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
2 seeded buns
1 tbsp Greek yoghurt
1 little gem lettuce
½ a lime
Salt and black pepper
Olive oil spray
Directions
- Chop ginger, onions, coriander stalks, corn, and prawns finely; season.
- Form into 2 patties with wet hands.
- Air fry at 200ºC for 10 mins, spritzed with oil.
- Brush with sauce, add buns, cook 2 mins more.
- Mix remaining sauce with yoghurt and spread on buns.
- Add burgers, lettuce, coriander, lime juice, and bun tops.
- Serve extra salad on the side if desired.
Notes
- Chop mix until sticky and cohesive but still textured.
- Wet hands help shape patties neatly.
- Use fresh lime for best flavor balance.
- Patties can be frozen raw; cook from frozen with extra time.