Air Fryer Shrimp
Air Fryer Shrimp is a fast, flavorful, and healthy seafood dish featuring juicy, tender shrimp with a lightly crisp exterior. Made in under 10 minutes, it’s perfect for quick dinners, appetizers, or adding to salads and tacos.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–8 minutes
- Total Time: 10–13 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer: Set air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and preheat for 3–5 minutes.
- Prepare shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings until evenly coated.
- Arrange: Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry: Cook for 5–8 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through. Shrimp are done when pink, opaque, and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over shrimp and serve warm with cocktail sauce, garlic butter, or aioli.
Notes
- Thaw frozen shrimp completely and pat dry before cooking.
- Do not overcook—shrimp cook quickly and can become rubbery.
- Try different seasonings like Cajun, lemon pepper, or garlic herb.
- Serve as a main, in tacos, or over rice or pasta.
- For breaded shrimp, coat in panko and spray lightly with oil before air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (about 115 g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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