Air Fryer Shrimp

Shrimp scattered on air fryer basket liner with lemon wedges.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: people

Calories: 162kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This tasty Air Fryer Shrimp takes less than 10 minutes to make with a handful of flexible ingredients. Cooking perfectly plump and juicy shrimp has never been easier!

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Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound fresh jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (21/25 count)***
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Fresh chopped parsley to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Preheat your air fryer to 400-degrees if your air fryer requires preheating.
In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil and spices.
Place shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer (work in batches as needed). Air fry for 5-7 minutes, until shrimp are cooked through (they should be opaque and pink).

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Notes

***Note: Medium shrimp will also work, but will cook more quickly

Storing

Keep leftover air fryer shrimp in a shallow airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. To reheat, return the shrimp to the air fryer basket and reheat at 350ºF for about 5 minutes.

Variations

Spice blends: After coating the shrimp in oil, season them with Cajun or Creole seasoning, blackened seasoning, taco or fajita seasoning, or Italian seasoning.
Bread the shrimp: Coat the shrimp in a flour, egg, and breadcrumb dredge (it’s a similar method to my Air Fryer Chicken Tenders). Spray both sides of the shrimp with cooking spray, then air fry as instructed.
Toss in a sauce: Once the shrimp are finished frying, toss them in a batch of bang bang sauce, sweet chili sauce, aji verde, or any other sauce you love. Even just a squeeze of lemon juice is delicious.

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