Featuring Noosa Black Garlic
Light. Crispy. Irresistible.
These Crispy Prawn Cracker Prawns are the ultimate crowd-pleaser — juicy prawns wrapped in an airy, delicate prawn cracker coating, fried until golden and finished with a sprinkle of Noosa Black Garlic Salt.
Served with a silky Black Garlic Aioli, this dish delivers the perfect balance of crunch, sweetness and deep umami.
Entertaining… sorted.
Recipe Details
Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Prawn Cracker Prawns
- 500 g raw king prawns, peeled (tails on)
- ½ cup plain flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups prawn crackers, crushed into a fine crumb
- Oil, for frying (rice bran or vegetable oil)
- Noosa Black Garlic Salt, to finish
- Fresh lime wedges, to serve
- Noosa Black Garlic Aioli
Black Garlic Aioli - (if you want to make it from scratch)
- 2 Noosa Black Garlic Cloves
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ⅓ cup Noosa Black Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ⅓ cup grapeseed oil
Method
1. Prepare the prawns
Pat the prawns dry with paper towel.
Set up a crumbing station with:
- flour
- beaten eggs
- crushed prawn crackers
2. Coat the prawns
Dust each prawn lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
Dip into the egg mixture, then press firmly into the prawn cracker crumb until fully coated.
Place onto a tray and repeat with remaining prawns.
3. Fry until golden
Heat oil in a deep pan to 180°C.
Fry the prawns in batches for 2–3 minutes, until puffed, golden and crispy.
Remove and drain on paper towel.
4. Season
While still hot, sprinkle generously with Noosa Black Garlic Salt.
5. Make the black garlic aioli
In a blender or using a stick blender, combine:
- egg yolks
- Dijon mustard
- lemon juice
- salt
Slowly drizzle in the oils while blending until thick and emulsified.
Add the Noosa Black Garlic Cloves and blend until smooth and silky.
Serve
Pile the prawns onto a serving platter and serve immediately with:
- black garlic aioli
- lime wedges
Optional garnish:
- finely sliced spring onion
- red chilli slices
- fresh herbs
Serving Suggestions
Perfect for:
- entertaining platters
- seafood feasts
- weekend indulgence
Pair with:
- chilled rosé
- sparkling wine
- or an ice-cold beer
Why Black Garlic Works Here
This dish is all about contrast:
- Prawn cracker coating → light, crispy, airy
- Prawns → juicy, sweet
- Black Garlic Salt → savoury, umami finish
- Black Garlic Aioli → rich, creamy, deeply flavoured
The black garlic elevates the entire dish — adding a subtle sweetness and complexity that keeps you coming back for more.
Pro Tip
Crush the prawn crackers finely but not too powdery — you want a light, delicate crunch, not a heavy coating.
The Takeaway
Crispy, golden, and completely addictive.
This is Noosa Black Garlic seafood at its best — simple, elevated, and guaranteed to impress.