Description
Air Fryer Shrimp offers a delightful blend of succulent flavor and crispy texture, all while being a healthier alternative to traditional frying. This easy recipe transforms simple shrimp into a gourmet dish that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With just a few ingredients, you can impress your guests and create an unforgettable meal in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd.
- Air fry for 6-8 minutes until golden brown, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked shrimp
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg