Air Fryer Shrimp Recipe – Quick Easy and Irresistible
Enjoy crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Shrimp made fast and easy. Perfect for tacos, salads, or a quick snack with minimal effort. This recipe guarantees juicy shrimp every time with simple seasoning and fast cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Method: Air Fryer
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb or 450 g shrimp or prawns large peeled deveined
- 2 tablespoons or 30 ml light olive oil
- 1 teaspoon or 2 g paprika
- 1 teaspoon or 3 g garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon or 3 g salt
- ¼ teaspoon or 0.5 g black pepper
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 400°F or 200°C and let it warm up.
- Dry the shrimp gently, transfer to a bowl, drizzle with oil, sprinkle seasoning, and toss evenly.
- Arrange the shrimp in one layer inside the air fryer basket without stacking.
- Cook the shrimp at 400°F or 200°C for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned, checking often near the end to prevent overcooking.
Notes
- You can use shrimp or prawns for this recipe
- The cooking times in the recipe are calculated for large (31/40) shrimp, and will need to be adjusted up for larger shrimp or down for smaller shrimp
- Or substitute another liquid cooking oil with a high smoke point
- Or you can use pre-made seasoning rub use around 3 teaspoons
- If unsure check with an instant-read thermometer – they should be 145°F or 63°C or higher all the way through
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 146.6kcal
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 933.5mg
- Fat: 8.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.9g + 5.2g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 1.9g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 15.6g
- Cholesterol: 142.9mg
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