Description
A quick and delicious Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe that brings out the natural flavors of shrimp with a crispy texture.
Ingredients
Shrimp – 1 lb (peeled and deveined)
Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
Garlic powder – 1 teaspoon
Paprika – 1 teaspoon
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)- Pepper – 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon (freshly squeezed)
Parsley – 2 tablespoons (fresh, chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining them if necessary.
- Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Marinate the shrimp for 15-30 minutes if time allows.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for doneness; shrimp should be pink, curled, and slightly crispy. Cook for an additional minute if needed.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, consider adding cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
- Use fresh or high-quality frozen shrimp for the best results.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Air Fryer, Shrimp, Quick Recipe, Healthy Cooking