Peel and devein the prawns if required, leaving the last tail segment on. If using frozen prawns, thaw them by soaking in tap water for 10 minutes. Marinate the prawns with 1 tsp chili powder and 3/4 tsp salt for 10 minutes.

You will need 3 plates or wide, shallow bowls. Place the flour in the first bowl, eggs beaten with a dash of salt and pepper in the second and panko breadcrumbs in the third.

Take the remaining 1/2 tsp chili powder, mix half of it with the flour and the other half with the breadcrumbs. Do the same with paprika, if using. Add a few pinches of salt to the flour.

Coat each prawn with the flour, quickly dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.

Serve golden fried prawns with sweet chili sauce.