Description
These Air Fryer Shrimp are a quick, easy, and healthy way to enjoy shrimp with a crispy, golden exterior and tender, juicy interior. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or appetizer, they cook in just minutes with minimal oil, making them a lighter alternative to deep-fried shrimp. The shrimp are seasoned with garlic, paprika, and lemon, making them bursting with flavor. Serve them with a dipping sauce or on top of salads, tacos, or pasta!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp:
If not already done, peel and devein the shrimp. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which will help them crisp up in the air fryer. - Season the Shrimp:
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Make sure the shrimp are evenly coated with the seasoning. - Preheat the Air Fryer:
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes. - Cook the Shrimp:
Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded. Cook at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and slightly crispy on the outside. - Serve:
Remove the shrimp from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding the basket.
- You can adjust the seasoning to your preference—add more spice if you like it hotter or more garlic for extra flavor.
- These shrimp are versatile—serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, over a salad, or with pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6-7 shrimp)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 30mg