Heat up your cooking oil to 190 °C (374 °F).
Start heating your oil to 190 °C (374 °F). While you wait, arrange a dish of 30 g all-purpose flour, a dish 1 medium egg(s) (whisked) and one with 50 g panko breadcrumbs.
Coat the prawn with flour and brush off the excess.
Next, roll in the whisked egg until fully covered.
Roll the prawn in the panko breadcrumbs until well covered. Press the panko down firmly to stop it from falling off.
Repeat until all of your prawns are coated.Optional: Coat with egg and panko one more time. The double layer will make your ebi fry extra crunchy! Place the prawns in the hot oil and fry until golden brown. When you first place the prawns in the oil, it will bubble loudly. You know the prawns are cooked all the way through when the bubbling subsides and becomes quiet.
Place the shrimps on a wire rack and allow any excess oil to drip off. If you used skewers, wait a few minutes before trying to remove them. Once the skewers are cool enough to touch, carefully twisting them and slowly pull them out.
Serve up the crispy ebi fry with homemade tartar sauce!
Enjoy!