Air-Fried Gochujang "Prawn" Skewers with Bell Peppers

VeganLow Fat

A 500-calorie Dinner recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 200g king oyster mushrooms (or vegan shrimp alternative), sliced into "prawn" pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, deseeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp gochujang paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 inch ginger, grated
• Pinch of black pepper
• Cooking spray
• Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 20 minutes)

Instructions

1. Prep: Soak wooden skewers for 20 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper to create the marinade. Add the king oyster mushroom "prawn" pieces and bell pepper pieces to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. Thread the marinated mushroom "prawns" and bell pepper pieces alternately onto the soaked skewers.
3. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
4. Place the skewers in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. You may need to cook in batches.
5. Air-fry at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the "prawns" are slightly crispy and the bell peppers are tender-crisp.
6. Serve immediately as a vibrant, spicy, and satisfying dinner.
7. Top tip: For an extra kick, sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh chopped spring onions before serving.