Description
Delight in the crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Shrimp that’s quick and easy to make. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, this dish is a versatile option suitable for both main courses and appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Garnish:
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Season Shrimp: In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice until coated.
- Air Fry: Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until shrimp are pink and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve over rice, salad, or pasta.
- Enjoy as an appetizer with cocktail sauce or garlic aioli.
- Frozen shrimp can be used; thaw and pat dry before seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb shrimp
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
